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NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED
CAUTION:
• FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS
INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE,
SAFETY HAZARDS, FIRE, AND EVEN DEATH.
• NEVER PERFORM ANY INSPECTIONS, CLEANING,
OR MAINTENANCE ON A HOT STOVE.
• DISCONNECT
THE
PERFORMING
ANY
TURNING THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO "OFF" DOES NOT
DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO THE ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS OF THE STOVE.
• DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS,
LEAKAGE OF FLUE GAS MAY RESULT.
CREOSOTE FORMATION, INSPECTION, &
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED
MONTHLY DURING THE BURNING SEASON FOR ANY
BUILD-UP OF SOOT OR CREOSOTE.
When any 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 or a newly started fire or
from a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire, which may damage the
chimney or even destroy the house. Despite their high
efficiency, pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under
certain conditions. The chimney connector and chimney
should be inspected by a qualified person annually or per
ton of pellets to determine if a creosote or fly ash build-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.
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POWER
CORD
BEFORE
MAINTENANCE!
NOTE:
GLASS
We recommend using a high quality glass cleaner. Should
a buildup of creosote or carbon accumulate, you may wish
to use 000 steel wool and water to clean the glass. DO
NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO NOT perform the cleaning
while the glass is HOT. Do not attempt to operate the unit
with broken glass. Replacement glass may be purchased
from your U.S. Stove dealer. If glass is broken, follow these
removal procedures:
1. Remove the four (8) screws and glass retainers.
2. While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves
suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove
any loose pieces of glass from the door frame. Dispose
of all broken glass properly. ONLY high temperature
ceramic glass of the correct size and thickness may
be used. DO NOT substitute alternative materials for
the glass. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain
this glass.
3. Re-install the new glass by re-attaching the retainers
and screws, be careful not to over tighten the screws
for this could damage the glass.
DO NOT abuse the door glass by striking, slamming, or
similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with the glass
removed, cracked, or broken.
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
ALLOW THE STOVE TO COOL BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. ASHES 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.
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