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4. Chimney Installation and Maintenance
Confirm that all four minimum chimney height requirements listed in the Chimney Connections section of the manual
have been met. The physics that link chimney height with draft creation are vital to the proper operation of the stove.
Failure to meet each of these minimum requirements will have an adverse affect on draft. Avoid long horizontal runs
or multiple elbows. Use stove cement to seal joints in the connector pipe section. Regularly clean the chimney, con-
nector pipe, rain cap, and spark arrestor screen. Creosote build up can reduce the chimney draw and possibly create
a chimney fire.
5. Temporarily out of Operation
After the fire has burned out, open the air control to its fully open position. This will allow warm room air to enter the
chimney and keep it as warm as possible until the stove is used again.
For assistance involving chimney draft issues, contact a knowledgeable licensed heating and cooling contractor in your
area. For questions regarding manufactured chimney, contact the manufacturer of the chimney.
NOTE: A DRAFT READING OF 0.05 TO 0.06
W.C. (WATER COLUMN) IS REQUIRED FOR
PROPER BURNING OF THIS STOVE.
GLASS CARE
Periodic cleaning of glass will be necessary to prevent accumulations of ash. Acidic ash buildup can eventually etch and
weaken glass. Creosote accumulations should burn off during hot fires. The following usage and safety tips should be
observed:
1. Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks. If you detect a crack or break, extinguish the fire immediately and
contact the manufacturer for a replacement before re-firing the stove.
2. Do not slam the door or otherwise impact the glass. When closing doors, make sure that logs or other objects do not
protrude to impact the glass.
3. Do not build fires against (or that might fall against) the glass.
4. Do not clean the glass with materials that may scratch (or otherwise damage) the glass. Scratches on the glass can
develop into cracks or breaks during operation.
5. Never attempt to clean the glass while the unit is hot; allow to dry thoroughly before reuse. If deposits are not very
heavy, normal glass cleaners are adequate using a soft, non-abrasive cleaning pad.
6. Never put substances which can ignite explosively in the unit. Even small explosions in confined areas can blow out
the glass.
REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH 5MM HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC GLASS OF THE PROPER SIZE.
DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS SUCH AS TEMPERED GLASS OR DOUBLE THICKNESS
WINDOW GLASS! CONTACT THE STOVE MANUFACTURER FOR REPLACEMENT GLASS.
GLASS REPLACEMENT
Gasket and glass cleaning products are available at local retail home centers. Manufacturers of cleaning products include,
A.W. Perkins Co. (www.Awperkins. Com) or rutland products (www.Rutland.Com). After extensive use, the gasket material
which provides glass and door seal may lose it's resiliency and will need to be replaced. Inspect glass and door gaskets
periodically to ensure proper seal; if gaskets become frayed or worn, replace immediately. This unit's door uses a 1 1/8"
diameter rope gasket.
GLASS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly cooled.
2. Remove screw and glass clips. (See parts list and diagram.)
3. Remove glass from door frame.
4. If glass is broken, carefully remove and discard each broken piece to avoid cuts. Discard window gasket. Replace
window and gasket with original factory replacement parts.
5. Replace new gasket starting at the bottom of glass working along edges, being sure to center gasket channel on
glass.
6. Trim to length and butt ends together.
7. Perform replacement procedure in reverse order after replacing glass and gasket.
8. When replacing glass into door, be sure not to overtighten screws and clips.
BLOWER MAINTENANCE
The blower is maintenance free other than periodic cleaning. Lightly vacuum motor and air inlet to keep free of dust and
dirt.
SERVICE HINTS
WARNING:
CAUTION:
DO NOT OPERATE WITH CRACKED
OR BROKEN GLASS.
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