Maintenance - Invicta ANTAYA Owner's Manual

open the door completely. This procedure allows the
firebox to clear of smoke before the door is open fully.
In addition, reloading on a bed of hot, red coals
reduces smoking time and brings fresh fuel up to a
high temperature rapidly. During the refueling and
rekindling of a cool fire, or a fire that has burned down
to the charcoal phase, operate the stove with the door
slightly crack for about 10 minutes to ensure that the
fire is relighting faster. Once the fire as relight, door
can be closed.
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VER IRE AUTION
Over-firing means the
temperatures above normal temperatures reached
during High Burns outlined in the BURN RATE
section. Carefully avoid over-firing, as it will damage
the stove. Symptoms of chronic over-firing can
include warped components, short burn times, a
roaring sound in the stove or stovepipe, and
discoloration of the stovepipe. A properly installed
stove using fuel and following operating procedures
as outlined in this manual should not over-fire.
Excessive draft, inappropriate fuel, and operator error
can cause over-firing. Correct an over-fier situation as
follows:
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EXCESSIVE DRAFT: Contact your local dealer
to have a draft reading taken. Any draft in excess
of 0.1 WC requires a damper in the stovepipe.
Some installations may require more than one
damper.
•
INAPPROPRIATE FUEL: Do not burn coal; kiln
dried lumber, wax logs, compressed wood, highly
volatile fuels or combustibles, or anything other
than natural cordwood.
•
OPERATOR ERROR: Ensure all the gaskets are
in good condition. Replace worn out or
compressed gaskets. Only burn the stove with
the firing and ash doors in the closed position.
If you suspect your stove is over-firing, discontinue
use and contact your dealer immediately. Damage
caused by over-firing is not covered by your
warranty. Results of over-firing can include warped
or burned out internal parts, cracked refractory
panels, discolored or warped external parts, and
damaged finish.
•
ANY SIGNS OF OVER-FIRING WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY!
•
THE FRONT DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED WHEN
IN OPERATION
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stove is operating at
R A D
EMOVAL ND ISPOSAL
You can leave a thin layer of ashes in the firebox if
preferred. Allow fire to die down or go out completely.
It is important to prevent ashes from building up
around the front door opening or they will spill out, or
they can pack into the gasket channel and prevent
proper sealing. To remove ashes, use a fireplace
shovel. Avoid removing large live coals by pushing
them to the side and removing only the finer ash with
a shovel.
Disposal of ashes - Ashes should be placed directly
into a metal container with a tight fitting lid. Do not
place any other items or trash into the metal
container. Do not pour water into the container.
Replace the container's lid and allow the ashes to
cool. Never place the ash disposal container on a
combustible surface or vinyl flooring, as the container
could be hot!
Pending disposal, place the closed ash container on
a non-combustible floor or on the ground outside, well
away from all combustible materials, liquid fuels, or
vehicles. Retain ashes in the closed container until all
coals thoroughly cool.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained
in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
NEVER place ashes in wooden or plastic containers,
in trashcans with other trash, or in paper or plastic
bags, no matter how long the fire has been out.
Coals within a bed of ashes can remain hot for
several days once removed from the firebox.
M
AINTENANCE
I R
NSPECTION AND EPLACEMENT
WARNING : THIS WOOD HEATER NEEDS
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT FOR
PROPER OPERATION. IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL
REGULATIONS TO OPERATE THIS WOOD
HEATER IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
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NSPECTING AND REMOVING
BAFFLE
1. Allow the stove and ashes to fully cool.
2. Lift up on the right side baffle, and gently pull the
left side baffle down and out of the stove.
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