9. Should I close or open the air control fully when shutting down the stove?
When shutting down the stove, fully open the air control. This allows the chimney temperatures to remain as high
as possible for as long as possible. Cold chimney temperatures create creosote.
Note: These instructions are intended as an aid and do not supercede any local, provincial or state requirements.
Check with ofcials or authorities having jurisdiction in your area.
Maintenance
There are several areas of the stove and chimney system that will need periodic maintenance to ensure safe and
efcient operation.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER
Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specications can result in permanent damage to
the heater.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your rebox and the stove is cooled, carefully rake the ashes out into
a hearth shovel. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight tting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a noncombustible oor or on the ground, away from all combustible materials pending nal
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
NOTE: For the most efcient stove operation, leave a minimum of 1" (2.5cm) ash in the rebox at all times. This
will help insulate a better charcoal bed.
CARE OF THE GLASS
The glass supplied with your stove is designed to withstand extremely high temperatures. However, like any glass
product, IT CAN BE BROKEN! Take care not to bump it with a log or a poker, and be sure the wood is entirely inside
the stove before attempting to close the door. Do not slam the door.
Periodically opening the drafts and allowing the re to burn brightly will help reduce the soot buildup on the glass.
The glass may be cleaned with a NON-ABRASIVE cleaner such as spray glass cleaner or oven cleaner. One of the
simplest and most effective ways of cleaning the glass is to dip a dampened rag in the ashes and scrub the surface
clean. The application of a non-stick oven spray to the inner surface of the glass will help keep it clean.
CREOSOTE- ITS FORMATION AND REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney ue of a slow burning re. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates in the ue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot re. The
chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice yearly during the heating season to determine
if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a re.
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