Creosote - Formation And Need For Removal; Yearly Maintenance; Touch-Up Paint; Cleaning The Air Duct And Blower - Lopi Evergreen Owner's Manual

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Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-
burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at least once
every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote
has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
If you are not certain of creosote inspection, contact your dealer or local chimney sweep for a full
inspection. Excess creosote buildup may cause a chimney fire that may result in property damage,
injury, or death.
Operating this appliance continually at a low burn rate (air starvation) or using green (un-seasoned
wood) will increase the formation of creosote.

Yearly Maintenance

Make sure the appliance has fully cooled before servicing.

Touch-Up Paint

Included with the owner's pack of this appliance is a can of Stove-Brite® paint.
To touch up nicks or dulled paint, apply the paint while the appliance is cool.
Sand rusted or damaged areas before preparation (use 120-grit sandpaper).
Clean and dry the area to prepare the surface. Wait at least one hour before
starting the appliance. The touched-up area will appear darker than the
surrounding paint until it cures from heat. Curing will give off some fumes while
curing – open windows to ventilate.

Cleaning the Air Duct and Blower

Use a vacuum to clean the air ducts (channels). This prevents dust from burning and creating odors.
The blower should be vacuumed every year to remove any buildup of dust, lint, etc.

Firebrick and Baffle Inspection

Use the illustration on page 30 as a reference for checking the following items. Make sure the appliance
is cool before proceeding.
Secondary Air Tubes - Check the air tubes and pins to make sure they are intact and not severely
deteriorated. Slight scaling or rusting of the metal is normal. Make sure the pins hold the air tubes in
place.
Firebricks - Replace any severely damaged firebrick.
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