Maintenance; Phoenix Model - HearthStone Phoenix 8612 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Contact your dealer for any parts, or service.
M S
ONITORING TOVE
Monitor the stove temperatures with a stove
thermometer (available from your dealer) placed
on the top center stone of the stove. The
thermometer could
500°F(260°C) on High Burn and 200°F(95°C)
on low burn. Maintaining temperatures in
excess of 500°F(260°C) will cause the stones to
crack and cause other damage to the stove.
Do not over-fire the stove. (Refer to page 23).
Damage done by over-firing will void the
warranty.
C F
REOSOTE ORMATION
R
EMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote.
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.
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.
burning wood, the chimney connector and
chimney should be inspected at least once every
two months during the heating season to
determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
To prevent the buildup of creosote:
1. Burn the stove with the primary air
control fully open for 35 - 45 minutes daily to
burn out creosote deposits from within the stove
and the venting system.
2. After reloading with wood, burn the
stove with the primary air control fully open for
20 to 30 minutes. This manner of operation
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ensures early engagement of the secondary
combustion system, which greatly minimizes
creosote buildup in the chimney.
Inspected the stovepipe connector and chimney
at least bi-monthly during the heating season to
determine if creosote build-up has occurred. If
a creosote residue greater that 1/4" (6 mm) has
accumulated, remove it promptly to reduce the
risk of a chimney fire.
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If your glass remains dirty, your stove's
operating temperatures are consistently lower
than normal; therefore, there is a higher risk of
creosote buildup.
The venting system must be inspected at the
stove connection, and at the chimney top.
Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits
faster, so it is important to check the chimney at
the top (where it is coolest) as well as from the
bottom near the stove.
OR
Remove accumulated creosote with a cleaning
brush specifically designed for the type of
chimney in use. Use a certified chimney sweep
to perform this service. Contact your dealer for
the name of a certified chimney sweep in your
area (your dealer may be a certified sweep!).
We also recommend that you have the entire
heating and venting system professionally
inspected, cleaned and repaired, if necessary,
before each heating season.
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Phoenix Model 8612