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High unit temperatures can damage the unit, void the warranty or ignite creosote deposited in the chimney system by previous, slow burning fires. . The natural draft that pulls air through this unit and allows the fire to burn uses the indoor air of the dwelling for combustion, unless the unit is connected to an outside combustion air source. Kitchen range vent hoods, furnaces and other air movement appliances in the home are often also removing air from the dwelling; if the amount of air filtration or leakage back into the home is exceeded by the air being removed, negative pressure may be created in the home. . Since this is a natural draft appliance, it will often be the first appliance to have problems related to negative pressure. If smoke is forced out the chimney connector joints or out of the air induction system of the unit, the unit is likely fighting negative pressure in the dwelling. Cracking a window or door near the appliance can help equalize the negative pressure; ultimately, an unrestricted source of outside combustion may be necessary for proper unit function. . If the unit is connected to outside air, be certain to monitor the exterior inlet to the combustion system for icing or snow accumulation. Allowing the outside air connection to become restricted will result in air starvation to the unit. DO NOT STORE FUEL CLOSER THAN SPECIFIED CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES OR WITHIN THE SPACE NEEDED FOR LOADING THE STOVE AND FOR ASH REMOVAL. Page | 19 MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance . Inspect the firebox for ash accumulation; remove excess ash and follow instructions below regarding disposal. Ash should not be allowed to accumulate in the stove to the point that it covers the coal bed air inlets. Monthly Maintenance . Check the blower for dust accumulation (if installed); check the door handle for proper operation and to be certain an airtight seal is still being made by the door. . Inspect the chimney system and chimney connector and sweep if necessary. Although cleaning may be required less than monthly, ALWAYS inspect the venting system monthly to decrease the chance of a chimney fire. . Visually inspect the vermiculite insulating boards in the firebox for cracks and/or breakage. Slight surface cracks will not affect the performance of the boards, but cracked or crumbling boards should be replaced immediately. . Visually inspect the secondary combustion tubes for cracks, warping and corrosion. Although these tubes are constructed from stainless steel, they operate at very high temperatures and can eventually wear out from normal use. Yearly Maintenance . Check all gaskets (window and door) for wear and to be certain they still maintain an airtight seal. See the following page for instructions. . Thoroughly clean the chimney system and the chimney connector system. Since the chimney connector is generally exposed to high exhaust temperatures, inspect it carefully for leaks and weak spots; replace any questionable pieces. [In the case of straight through the roof chimney system, be certain to remove the vermiculite baffle before pushing the chimney sweeping brush down into the firebox. Forcefully hitting the top of the baffle with a cleaning brush or rod can damage or destroy the baffle.] . Remove all ash from the stove, including the ash which accumulates on the top of the firebox baffles. Leave the air control open during the non.heating months to allow some air to flow through the stove to help prevent corrosion. A small open container of cat litter in the stove can help prevent corrosion during the humid summer months; be certain to remove it before building a fire in the fall. IMPROPER GASKET MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING FAILURE TO REPLACE GASKETS, CAN CAUSE AIR LEAKS RESULTING IN AN UNCONTROLLABLE UNIT. Disposal of Ashes – Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final 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. Page | 20 MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Inspecting Gaskets An airtight seal at the door opening is crucial to proper stove performance. Any air leakage at this area can cause an over.fire situation and is therefore a serious safety threat. Because of this, gaskets should always be maintained in good condition. Gasket tightness can be checked using the “dollar.bill” method: . Place a dollar bill between the gasket and the stove body (at the location where the gasket meets the stove). . Tighten the latching mechanism down and attempt to pull the dollar bill out. If the dollar bill slides in and out easily, the gasket needs to be replaced. This test should be repeated around the entire gasket perimeter, as gaskets will sometimes seal tightly on one side, but will be worn and seal poorly o...

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