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CAUTION: Use wood or wood-like materials
Only. Do not use coal or Charcoal. Coal or
charcoal will Destroy the firebox. Do not use
Dried lumber or treated wood.
WARNING: Never store flammable liquids,
Especially gasoline. In the Vicinity of the
heater.
CAUTION: Overfiring the appliance may
Cause a house fire. If a unit or Chimney
connector glows, you Are overfiring.
WARNING: Do not obstruct the space beneath
the heater
SERVICE HINTS
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that creates the draft. Smoke spillage into the house
or excessive buildup of water or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not functioning
properly. Correct problem before using heater. Possible causes are:
1. The connector pipe may push into the chimney too far, stopping the draft. (Fig. 7)
2.
Do not connect two heaters into the same chimney flue.
3. The chimney used for a heater must not be used to ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout
opening at the base of the chimney, it must be closed tightly.
4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will condense in the chimney and run back into the stove.
Creosote formation will be rapid and may block the chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough fire
to keep the chimney warm preventing this condensation.
5. If the fire burns well but sometimes smokes or burns slowly, it may be caused by the chimney top being
lower than another part of the house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing over a house or tree, falls on
top of the chimney like water over a dam, beating down the smoke. The top of the chimney should be
at least 3 feet above the roof and be at least to 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet
(Fig. 6).
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 connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season
to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed. Failure to remove creosote may cause a house fire.
Creosote may be removed by using a chimney brush or other commonly available materials.
Chimney fires burn very hot. If the chimney connector should glow red, immediately call the fire department,
then reduce the fire by blocking/closing the inlet air. Since this is a single burnrate heater you should use a
non- combustible material to block inlet air openings. If the fire is burning vigorously, spray a multipurpose
dry chemical extinguisher onto the fire in the stove if it can be done safely. Avoid introducing water into the
chimney if possible as water could damage the heated flue liner.
CAUTION: A chimney fire may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which you thought were a safe
distance from the chimney. If you have a chimney fire, have your chimney inspected by a qualified
Chimney Maintenance
person before using again.
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CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type
Lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal Lighter fluid,
or similar Liquids to start or "freshen up" a Fire
in the heater. Keep all such liquids well away
from the heater while it is in use.
WARNING: Never operate this heater with the
fuel door open.
NOTE: Do not elevate fire or use with a grate,
build fire directly on the hearth.
WARNING: Use only the legs provided with
this heater. Refer to step 5 in the "installation"
section of this manual.
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