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WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE STOVE WHILE RUNNING OR HOT!
Establish a routine for the fuel, burner and fi ring technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until experience
shows how often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that the hotter the fi re the less creosote is deposited,
and weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in
the coldest months. Contact your local municipal or provincial fi re authority for information on how to handle
a chimney fi re. Have a clear understood plan to handle a chimney fi re.
CREOSOTE–FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When solid fuel is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors and these combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue associated with
a slow burning fi re. As a result, creosote reside accumulates on the fl ue lining. When ignited, this creosote
can result in an extremely hot fi re; the chimney should be inspected periodically during the heating season
to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If a signifi cant layer of creosote has accumulated(3mm or
more) it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a noncombustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending fi 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 been thoroughly cooled.
SOOT AND FLY ASH: FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
The products of combustion will contain small particles of fl y ash. The fl y ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the fl ow of the fl ue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown,
or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust
venting system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if
cleaning is necessary.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your
chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too
much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may damage the catalytic combustor.
Inadequate draft may cause back puffi ng into the room and ‘plugging’ of the chimney. Inadequate draft
will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through appliance and chimney connector joints. An
uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates excessive draft. Take into account the chimney’s
location to insure it is not too close to neighbors or in a valley which may cause unhealthy or nuisance conditions.
TAMPER WARNING
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
VISIBLE SMOKE
The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an effective method of determining how effi ciently the
combustion process is taking place at the given settings. Visible smoke consist of unburned fuel and moisture
leaving your stove. Learn to adjust the air settings of your specifi c unit to produce the smallest amount of visible
smoke. Wood that has not been seasoned properly and has a high wood moisture content will produce excess
visible smoke and burn poorly.
OVER FIRING
Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specifi cations can result in permanent
damage to the heater.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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