Ash Disposal; Maintenance - Country Hearth 2000 Owner's Operation And Instruction Manual

ASH DISPOSAL

Ashes should be removed from the stove every few days or when ashes get to 2 to 3 inches deep.
Always empty the stove when it is cold, such as in the morning. 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 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 close
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste shall not be placed in this container.
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.

MAINTENANCE

Your wood stove is a high efficiency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important
to perform a visual inspection of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts
have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed immediately. Inspect and clean the
chimney and connector pipe periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions.
GLASS
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove
off immediately. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if
the glass is broken.
• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer.
Never substitute other materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove
the mouldings and replace the damaged piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards
after replacing. When replacing the glass, you should change the glass gasket to make sure you
keep it sealed.
• Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch. Use a specialized product, available in the
stores where wood stoves are sold. The glass should be washed only when cold.
GASKETING
It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once
a year, in order to insure good control over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To
change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the available gasket
groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may
light up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having completed this operation.
WARNING:
• NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE
TO THE STOVE OR EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint finish. If the paint becomes
scratched or damaged, it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with
a 1200° F heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted with fine
sand paper, clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.
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