Vermont Castings Defiant FlexBurn Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual page 32

Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove
Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sec-
tions, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with
a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after
cleaning, being sure to secure the joints between individual
sections with sheet metal screws.
If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, con-
tact your local Vermont Castings dealer or a professional
chimney sweep.
Maintenance Schedule
The Stove
Daily:
•
Clear any ash build-up from around the air holes and
combustion flow path in the lower fireback.
•
Ashes should be removed before they reach the top of
the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a day.
•
Keep the area around the stove clear of any combustible
materials such as wood, furniture or clothing.
Two MoNThS:
•
Check door handle to be sure it is working properly.
Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of time.
Adjust handle tightness if necessary.
•
Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if nec-
essary.
aNNUal SpRiNg cleaNiNg:
•
Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.
•
Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a
moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to keep
the interior of the stove dry.
•
Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear or
pipe heat shields if your stove is equipped with them.
Clean surfaces are better heat reflectors than dirty sur-
faces.
•
Touch up the black paint.
•
Inspect for and remove ash build-up behind the com-
bustion package. This should be done in conjunction
with annual cleaning of the chimney connector. Inspect
the passage behind the combustion package (a mirror
will be helpful) and vacuum away ash using a flexible
vacuum hose inserted in the passage. (Fig. 47)
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The chimney connector
Two weekS:
•
Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if
necessary.
Two MoNThS:
•
Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay
particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney
connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if neces-
sary.
aNNUal SpRiNg cleaNiNg:
•
Disassemble the chimney connector and take it outdoors
for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak sections of
connector.
•
Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Repairs to
a masonry chimney should be made by a professional
mason. Replace damaged sections of prefabricated
chimney. Your local Vermont Castings dealer or a chim-
ney sweep can help determine when replacement is
necessary.
•
Thoroughly clean the chimney.
Remove these components
Fig. 47 Inspect and clean out ash accumulation behind the
combustion system.
Clean
out any
ash build
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ash clean out
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