Maintenance; Clean Glass - Lennox Hearth Products Elite E260 Installation And Operation Manual

MAINTENANCE

DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize
compound (never use oil) available from your Lennox Hearth Products
dealer.
DOOR LATCH: If your door latch fails to latch tightly and the gasket is
in good condition, place a length of pipe
(cheater bar) over the inside portion of the door handle and bend slightly
toward the door until the proper adjustment is obtained. If the door handle
does not close easily, apply high temperature anti-seize to the striker.
DOOR GASKET: Periodically check gasket to make sure it is not over-
compressed. If compressed, replace with a special woven door rope
(Don't try substituting rope, only use special Lennox Hearth Products
door rope).
GOLD OR NICKEL PLATED DOOR: Clean only with a household type
glass cleaner and a very soft cotton cloth. Other products may damage
brass, paint and gaskets.
BAFFLE BLANKET: Your baffle blanket should be inspected during every
chimney cleaning. If the blanket is compressed or heavily stained, it
should be replaced. Heavy creosote stains or matting is an indication of
improper use and your burning habits should be reviewed.
GLASS CLEANING: Only clean glass with products specifically made to
use on wood stoves. Other products could damage gaskets and paint.
Never scrape glass with a razor blade. This can pit the glass and make
it impossible to clean in the future.
WINDOW GASKET: The window gasket can be checked by running the
flame of the match near the gasket and around the door. If the flame is
drawn in around the window, the gasket should be replaced.
DOOR HANDLE: Door handle may become tight as you use the fireplace
insert. Free the handle up by using dry graphite supplied with the fireplace
insert. The directions are included with the graphite.
WARNINGS
Inspect and clean chimney and connector frequently.
Under certain conditions of use, creosote buildup
may occur rapidly.

CLEAN GLASS

SEE MAINTENANCE FOR GLASS CLEANING TIPS
The operator plays an important part in keeping the glass clean and free of
buildups. The first and most important part the operator plays is making
sure to burn only well-seasoned firewood. Wet wood = Dirty glass. Keeping
your glass door clean is partly accomplished by the air wash system of
the fireplace insert, which sends clean, fresh air for combustion, over the
window before it enters the fire. The high temperatures inside the firebox
also keep the glass clean. No stove or fireplace insert door stays perfectly
clean. The following are methods for keeping buildup on your glass to
a minimum. When properly installed and operated by a knowledgeable
operator, your glass door should require very little maintenance. Do not
expect to get extremely long burn times and keep the window perfectly
clean. Cool temperatures cause condensation of unburned volatiles on
the glass. If your glass gets very dirty during overnight burning, try
preheating the fireplace insert a little longer before damping it down for
an overnight burn. Also, don't damper your fireplace insert down as low
because you'll get more heat for your money by burning a little hotter
for a slightly shorter time.
The air wash system will perform at its best at medium burn rates. Some
stove or fireplace insert models will self clean by burning very hot fires
but be sure not to over-fire the fireplace insert. If it glows red it is over-
fired. Over-firing a stove or fireplace insert also causes the window to
soot up. Extremely hot fires with fresh wood may cause the flow rate to
exceed one foot per second, which is as fast as a flame can burn. This is
why a candle goes out when you blow on it. Blow on it gently and it burns
brightly. Blow on it hard and it goes out. This will cause excessive exhaust
emissions and your window to soot up, as the fireplace insert is unable
to burn the gases emitted from the wood. Try slowing the fireplace insert
down a little by closing the damper somewhat as it warms up.
Keeping freshly loaded wood away from the window will also help. Load
fresh logs in the rear of the firebox. Build up tends to occur first on the right
side of the window. This is caused by the swirling motion of the exhaust
gases similar to water running down a drain. Keep fresh logs further back
on the right side of the firebox to help prevent this problem.
Understanding how your Country™ Collection fireplace insert works should
help you keep your glass door very clean, but as stated: no glass door
stays perfectly clean. We hope this information is helpful in keeping your
glass door clean so that you may enjoy many hours viewing your high
efficiency fireplace insert. For more information, contact your Lennox
Hearth Products dealer.
Cleaning Glass: Ensure appliance is cold prior
to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner
designed for stoves is recommended. Do not use
abrasive cleaners. Do not clean with any materials,
which may scratch or otherwise damage the glass.
Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or
break. Inspect the glass regularly. If you detect a
crack, extinguish the fire and contact your dealer
for a replacement.
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