Golden Eagle 5040 Owner’s Instruction And Operation Manual page 16

up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Inspect
the system at the stove connection and at the chimney
top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits
quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from
the top as well as from the bottom. The creosote should
be removed with a brush specifically designed for the
type of chimney in use. A qualified chimney sweep can
perform this service. It is also recommended that before
each heating season the entire system be professionally
inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. To clean
the chimney, disconnect the vent from the stove.
FLY ASH
This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust
run. Though non-combustible, it may impede the normal
exhaust flow. It should therefore be periodically removed.
ASH REMOVAL & DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
ALLOW THE STOVE TO COOL BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE
MUST BE DISPOSED IN A METAL CONTAINER
WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. THE CLOSED
CONTAINER OF ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED ON
A NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE OR ON THE
GROUND, WELL AWAY FROM ALL COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, PENDING FINAL DISPOSAL.
Remove the ashes periodically to avoid unnecessary ash
build up. Remove ashes when unit has cooled. Ashes
should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting
lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If
the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all embers have been thoroughly cooled.
The container shall not be used for other trash or waste
disposal. If combined with combustible substances,
ashes and embers may ignite. Ash removal is as follows:
1. Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
2. Clean heat exchanger tubes (see "Cleaning"section
of this manual).
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OR CLEANING. ASHES
3. Remove the burn pots inner section by grasping it
and pulling straight up.
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4. Empty ashes from the inner section and scrape with
cleaning tool; make sure holes are not plugged.
5. Vacuum to remove ashes from the burn chamber
interior and the burnpot shell.
6. Dispose of ashes properly (see "Ash Removal"section
of this manual).
7. Replace inner section into burnpot; make sure it is
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level and pushed all the way back down and that the
igniter hole is to the rear when it is reinstalled.
8. Make sure the burnpot is level and pushed all the way
in, if the collar on the burnpot attached to the fresh
air tube is not pushed back to meet the firebox wall,
the automatic igniter will not work properly.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon
monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when
exposed to elevated concentrations for extended
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periods of time. While the modern combustion systems
in heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted
out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or
confined areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove
gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order
and sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is
recommended that you use both smoke and CO monitors
in areas having the potential to generate CO.
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