Cleaning And Painting The Stove; Chimney And Chimney Connector Maintenance; Why Chimney Cleaning Is Necessary - Enerzone Destination 1.6 Installation And Operation Manual

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Apply self-adhesive gasket (C) en following the engraving on the inside of the door frame.
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Reinstall the glass, being careful to centre the glass carefully in the door. Do not over-tighten the
screws. Note that the two main causes of broken door glass are uneven placement in the door and
over-tightening of retaining screws.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass
is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above.

5.1.5 Cleaning and Painting the Stove

Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be wiped
down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners. To maintain the
finish at its original brilliance, use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces.
If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, you can give your wood stove a brand new look by
repainting it with heat-resistant paint. Before painting, roughen the surface with fine sand paper,
wipe it down to remove dust, and apply two thin coats of paint. For best results, use the same paint
that was originally used on the stove, which is available in spray cans. See your dealer for details.

5.2 Chimney and Chimney Connector Maintenance

5.2.1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary

Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney connector and chimney, forming a combustible
deposit called creosote. If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a
hot fire is burned in the stove and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe
chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires can quickly cause a
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