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5.4.6 Carbon Monoxide
When unburned logs remain in the firebox and the flame disappears, go outside and look at the
chimney exit. If there is visible smoke, it means that there is still combustible to burn but that
the fire lacks air to burn properly. In this situation, the CO rate will increase so it is important to
react. Open the door slightly and move the log with a poker. Turn it over and create a passage
for the air below, making a trench with the coal bed. Add small pieces of wood to restart the
combustion.
6. Maintenance
This stove will give many years of reliable service if used and maintained properly. Some of
the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffle and air tubes, will wear over
time under intense heat. Defective parts should always be replaced with original parts. See
«Appendix 8. Exploded Diagram and Parts List».
Firing each load hot to begin a cycle as described above will not cause premature deterioration
of the stove. However, letting the stove run with the air intake fully open for the entire burn
cycles can cause damage over time. The hotter the stove becomes throughout burn cycles, the
more quickly its components will deteriorate. For this reason, the stove should never be left
unattended while a new load is being fired hot.
6.1 Stove
6.1.1 Cleaning and Painting the Stove
Painted and plated surfaces can be wiped down with a soft, damp cloth. If the paint is scratched
or damaged, it is possible to repaint the stove with a heat-resistant paint. Do not clean or
paint the stove when it is hot. Before painting, the surface should be sanded lightly with
sandpaper and then wiped off to remove dust. Apply two thin layers of paint.
6.1.2 Firebricks and Baffle
Inspect the firebricks and the baffle for damage periodically and replace anything that is broken.
Operation of the stove with a cracked or missing baffle may cause unsafe temperatures and
hazardous conditions and will void the warranty.
6.2 Glass Door
6.2.1 Cleaning
Under normal conditions, the door glass should stay relatively clear. If the firewood is dry
enough and the operating instructions in this manual are followed, a whitish, dusty deposit will
form on the inner surface of the glass after a week or so of use. This is normal and can be easily
removed when the stove is cold by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying.
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Do not clean the glass when the stove is hot.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or
slamming shut.
Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
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