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NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED
CAUTION:
DO NOT OVERFIRE APPLIANCE. YOU ARE OVERFIRING IF
ANY PART OF THE APPLIANCE GLOWS RED. CLOSE THE
DOOR AND SHUT DAMPER IMMEDIATELY TO REDUCE THE
AIR SUPPLY AND SLOW DOWN THE FIRE.
CAUTION:
SLOW BURNING FIRES FOR EXTENDED USE OR BURNING
GREEN WOOD MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE
BUILD-UP. IGNITION OF CREOSOTE OR OVERFIRING
COULD CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE. CHIMNEY FIRES BURN
EXTREMELY HOT AND MAY IGNITE SURROUNDING
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE,
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY!
CREOSOTE FORMATION & 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 high
temper fire. The chimney connector and chimney should be
inspected at least once every two months during the heating
season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated (3 mm or more), it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. We strongly
recommend that you install a magnetic thermometer on your
smoke exhaust pipe, approximately 18" above the stove.
This thermometer will indicate the temperature of your
gas exhaust fumes within the smoke exhaust system. The
ideal temperature for these gases is somewhere between
275°F and 500°F. Below these temperatures, the build-up
of creosote is promoted. Above 500°F, heat is wasted since
a too large quantity is lost into the atmosphere.
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP
• Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and
higher chimney temperatures, therefore less creosote
deposit.
• Leave the air control fully open for about 5 min. every time
you reload the stove to bring it back to proper operating
temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take
place if the firebox is hot enough.
• Always check for creosote deposit once every two months
and have your chimney cleaned at least once a year.
• If a chimney or creosote fire occurs, close all dampers
immediately. Wait for the fire to go out and the heater to
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cool, then inspect the chimney for damage. If no damage
results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure no more
creosote deposits is remaining in the chimney.
A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNITION OF WALL STUDS
OR RAFTERS WHICH WERE ASSUMED TO BE A SAFE
DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE CHIMNEY. IF A CHIMNEY
FIRE OCCURS, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY INSPECTED BY A
QUALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE USING AGAIN.
ASH REMOVAL & DISPOSAL
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox or
ash pan, and when the fire has burned down and cooled,
remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1
inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot
charcoal bed. Ashes should be placed in a metal container
with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible floor or the ground, away
from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. The
ashes should be retained in the closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
CAUTIONS:
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER
TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR
GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN.
THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE STOVE.
DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY
RESULT.
SMOKE & CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon
monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when
exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods.
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.
GLASS CARE
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly to detect any cracks.
If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately. Do not
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