Chimney Connector - Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim 2490CE Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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Resolute

Acclaim Woodburning Stove

When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire

within the flue system which can damage the chimney

and overheat adjacent combustible material.

To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, re-

member to provide adequate air for combustion and to

strive for small, intense fires rather than large, smolder-

ing ones.

You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire

authority for information on what to do in the event of

a chimney fire, and have a clearly understood plan on

how to handle one.

inspect the Chimney Connector and

Chimney Twice Monthly and

Clean as Required

Let the stove cool completely before you inspect the

chimney. Then, use a strong light, and sight up through

the flue collar into the chimney flue. If it is not possible

to inspect the flue system this way, the stove must be

disconnected to provide adequate viewing.

Clean the chimney using a specially designed chim-

ney cleaning brush, the same size and shape as the

flue liner, attached to flexible fiberglass rods designed

for this purpose. Run the brush up and down the liner

so that any deposits fall to the bottom of the chimney

where they can be removed through the clean-out door.

The chimney connector should be cleaned by discon-

necting the sections, taking them outside, and remov-

ing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the

connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure

the individual sections with three sheet metal screws

per section.

If you are unable to inspect and/or clean the chimney

system yourself, contact your local dealer or hire a

qualified chimney sweep in your area to do the job.

Resolute Acclaim

Maintenance Schedule

The stove and chimney system should be inspected

and maintained by a qualified engineer and include the

following:

Stove:

Daily:

•

Ashes should be removed before they reach the top

of the ash pan. Check at least once a day.

•

Keep the area around the stove clear of any com-

bustible material.

Two Months:

•

Check door handle to be sure it is working properly.

Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of

time.

•

Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if

necessary.

•

Vacuum exhaust area on either side of secondary

combustion package.

yearly Spring Cleaning:

•

Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.

•

Vacuum exhaust area on either side of secondary

combustion package.

•

Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a

moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to

keep the interior of the stove dry.

•

Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear

or pipe heat shields if your stove is equipped with

them. Clean surfaces are better heat reflectors than

dirty surfaces.

•

Touch up the black paint.