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F 602 CB 139677_R04 April 2017
Note: lf the charcoal bed present at reloading time is
relatively deep (2”-3”) and your wood is well seasoned, it
is possible to add the fresh fuel load, close the door and
reset the air control for the desired heat output rate within
5 minutes.
WARNING: DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER. IF ANY PART
OF THE STOVE OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE
OVERFIRING. A HOUSE FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE
STOVE OR CHIMNEY COULD RESULT.
ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT
EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.
Creosote and Soot Formation and
the Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic
vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.
These creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
flue of a slow burning fire. The creosote that accumulates in
the flue is highly flammable and is the fuel of chimney fires.
To prevent a chimney fire, the creosote needs to be removed
by sweeping the chimney and flue connector. The frequency
of sweeping will depend on how you operate your stove.
An accumulation of 1/4” or more on the sides of the flue or
connector is considered hazardous and should be removed.
In the event that creosote in your chimney or flue connector
ignites, the resulting fire is often accompanied by a roaring noise
and a crackling sound as flakes of burned creosote break loose. lf
you suspect you are having a chimney fire, immediately close the
primary air control and make sure the stove door is closed. Call
the fire department and get everyone safely out of the house.
Trying to extinguish the fire in the stove will not help. In fact it
can make the matter worse by allowing more oxygen through
the door, which then accellerates the fire in the chimney. When
the roaring and crackling has stopped, you should resist the
temptation to open the door and look at the fire. The fire may
have suffocated, but could rekindle when you open the door. After
a chimney fire, do not use your stove until the chimney and the
flue connector has been cleaned and inspected to ensure that
no damage has occured.
5.8 Open Door Fire-viewing
Warning: This stove should be operated with the door
either fully open with the optional Spark Screen in place,
or with the door fully closed.
If the door is left partly open, there is risk of overfiring.
Also, gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace stove
opening, creating risks from both fire and smoke. Be aware
that when operating with the door open, there exists the
possibility of generating carbon monoxide by some fuels
(e.g. charcoal), and the hazards of carbon monoxide. Be sure
adequate fresh air and ventilation is available to the stove.
5.9 Ash Removal
Always use stove gloves when handling hot ashes. Ash
removal will be required every day or two during normal
operation, and is most easily done when the fire has burned
down to coals. Use a shovel to push or rake any hot coals first
to one side. Shovel out the exposed ash, and push or rake the
hot coal to the other side. Remove the ash from the second
side and then spread the hot coals evenly across the firebox.
Wood may now be added to quickly start a new fire.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container used exclusively for
ashes, with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed outdoors, well away from all combustible materials, pending
final disposal. lf ashes are disposed of by burisl in soil or otherwise
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
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