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CARE AND MAINTENANCE (Continued)
CHECK FOR CREOSOTE (Continued)
2. Burn the appliance with the combustion air control wide open for about 20 minutes every time you
add fresh wood. This allows the wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster and burns the wood
vapors which might otherwise be deposited within the system.
3. Burn only seasoned, dry wood. Seasoned wood is wood that has been dried for at least one year.
4. A small, more intense fire is preferable to a large smoldering one that will deposit creosote within the
system.
5. Establish a routine for using your new appliance. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creosote is
deposited on the glass and chimney system. Weekly inspection and cleaning may be necessary
during times of heavy appliance usage. Contact your local fire authority for information on how to
handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle such a fire.
6. We recommend you have your chimney system and appliance checked and cleaned by a competent
chimney sweep twice a year.
FIREBOX INSPECTION AND CLEANING
At the end of each heating season, remove all of the ash inside the firebox and check for any scale that
may have built up during the heating season. Remove any scale from the inside of the firebox with a wire
brush or scraper. With a flashlight check to see that all of the firebrick lining the firebox is in good
condition. If any of the firebrick is cracked or broken, follow the directions in the section titled
"REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS" for removal and replacement of any
damaged firebrick.
APPLIANCE TOUCH-UP
The outside of the appliance can be touched up using high temperature "Forrest Stove-Brite" paint,
available at your dealer. This will improve the looks of your appliance, but is not necessary. To touch up
paint, first sand the area to be painted with 120 grit sandpaper, clean it with water only, and dry with a
clean cloth. Paint using light covering coats. The newly painted area will appear darker until the paint
goes through the curing process.
BLOWER CLEANING (If Applicable)
You should remove your blower from the appliance at least twice a year for cleaning. Dust will
accumulate on the blower cover as well as the blower motor and impellers. These parts should be
cleaned to insure adequate flow of air and minimize strain on the motor.
Refer to the directions for installing your blower in the optional equipment section of this manual. Follow
the directions in reverse order to remove the blower assembly. Brush away or vacuum all flyash that may
have accumulated. Follow the directions for installing your blower to re-assemble.
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