Use and Care Guide

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WARNING!
NEVER STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY
GASOLINE. IN THE VICINITY OF THE HEATER.
CAUTION!
OVER FIRING THE APPLIANCE MAY CAUSE
A HOUSE FIRE. IF A UNIT OR CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVER FIRING.
CAUTION!
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS TO START OR"FRESHEN UP" A
FIRE IN THE HEATER.
CAUTION!
USE COAL ONLY. DO NOT USE DRIED LUMBER, TREATED
WOOD ARTIFICIAL OR PRESSED LOGS.
WARNING!
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE FUEL
DOOR OPEN.
WARNING!
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH THE HEATER
Chimney Maintenance
CREOSOTE - FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When solid fuel 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 on the ue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot re.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to
determine if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If there is any accumulation, it should be removed. Failure
to remove creosote may cause a house re. Soot may be removed by using a chimney brush or other commonly
available materials.
Chimney res burn very hot. If the chimney connector should glow red, immediately call the re department,
then reduce the re by closing the inlet air control and pour a large quantity of coarse salt, baking soda or cool
ashes on top of the re in the rebox. CAUTION: A chimney re may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which
you thought were a safe distance from the chimney. If you have a chimney re, have your chimney inspected
by a qualied person before using again.
Service Hints
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that creates the draft. Smoke spillage into the house or
excessive buildup of water or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly.
Correct problem before using heater. Possible causes are:
1. The connector pipe may push into the chimney too far, stopping the draft (gure 5).
2. Do not connect two heaters into the same chimney ue.
3. The chimney used for a heater must not be used to ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout
opening at the base of the chimney, It must be closed tightly.
4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will condense in the chimney and run back into the stove. Soot
formation will be rapid and may block the chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough re to keep the
chimney warm preventing this condensation.
If the re burns well but sometimes smokes or burns slowly, it may be caused by the chimney top being lower
than another part of the house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing over a house or tree, falls on top of the
chimney like water over a dam, beating down the smoke. The top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet above
the roof and be at least to 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet (gure 7).
NOTE: FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING SMOKE DETECTORS IN YOUR HOME IF NOT ALREADY
INSTALLED.
CAUTION! Do not touch the heater until it has cooled.