Owner`s manual

OM-BRII/90I.PUB Page 8 Rev. Date: Nov 27, 2003
Printed: February 8, 2005
General Information—Maintenance
REMOVABLE BAFFLE PLATE
The baffle is the part of the stove which receives the most heat. For this reason, as well as for chimney cleaning ease,
it has been made to be easily removed. Remove the screws on each side of baffle and the bolt from the rear center of
the stove, this will allow the baffle to slide forward and out. The baffle plate may be damaged by over firing and burning
improper fuels. Baffle plate damage is not covered by warranty. To order replacement baffles please call your dealer
with the model and serial number of your stove.
GASKET REPLACEMENT
Door gasket: Inspect gaskets frequently for leakage and deterioration. To replace damaged gasket, first remove old
gasket and clean channel thoroughly. Apply stove gasket adhesive in channel and press the 7/8" dense fiberglass
rope gasket into channel, (begin and end in lower right corner ensuring a tight fit where the two ends join). Close door
tightly and fire the stove to set the seal. The door latch is adjustable if necessary. Visually inspect periodically,
throughout the heating season to ensure an airtight seal.
GLASS REPLACEMENT
Do not slam the loading door or otherwise impact the glass. If the glass gets cracked or broken, it must be replaced
before using the stove. Replacement parts can be obtained from your authorized Blaze King dealer. The glass is a
5mm high temperature ceramic, substitute materials are not permitted. As a general rule, whenever you replace the
glass on your stove, your gaskets should be replaced as well. To replace the glass let your stove cool down, never
handle a hot door or hot glass. After the door and glass is cool to touch, remove the door from the stove. Remove the
door gasket, glass retainer and gasket and the old glass. Use caution when handling broken glass, it can be very
sharp. Install the new glass complete with gasket in your door. Please ensure that the glass retainer is properly
secured to the door to provide a good seal. Do not over-tighten the screws, this can damage the glass. To learn more
about replacing your door gasket, read the above section on gasket replacement.
ASHES
Your stove works best when you consistently maintain a good bed of coals, although ash build-up does need to be
cleaned out periodically. Remember that a wood fire does burn best with about a half inch of ashes.
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 non-combustible material pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally disposed, they should first be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
WET OR GREEN FUEL
Wet or green fuel should not be used. Wood should be cut into pieces and allowed to air dry for several months before
attempting to burn it. After the wood supply is cured (dry), ensure it is protected from rain and snow so that moisture is
not absorbed. However, if you do add wet or green fuel to an existing fire, open the draft control to intensify the fire and
burn off moisture. When completed return the draft control to desired operating position. You will not get much heat
output from your stove while burning green or wet fuel, a large amount of the energy produced by the fire is used to
evaporate the moisture from the fuel load, this energy is wasted and will not come into your home. REMEMBER, WET
OR GREEN FUEL CAUSES INCREASED CREOSOTE FORMATION.
CREOSOTE - Formation and Need for 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 flue of a slow burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months 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 CHIMNEY FIRE.
Creosote build-up may be minimized by using dry, seasoned wood, especially hardwoods. Avoid burning green wood
at any time, but especially during periods of slow burning such as overnight. Recommended burning practices also
reduce creosote build-up. It has been found that opening the draft controls to allow the fire to burn freely for 3- 4 hours
in your stove each week will cut down on creosote build-up. Open the draft controls each time fuel is added and allow
the fire to flame a few minutes before closing the draft controls again. After an overnight burn, open the draft controls
and allow the fire to flame hot for five or ten minutes with dry kindling.
Remember, these practices are to reduce creosote build-up. If creosote has built up already, have the chimney cleaned
immediately. If a creosote fire should develop close the air intake, call the fire department immediately, and ensure
that all persons are out of the house and safe. After a severe chimney fire, the complete chimney system and
connecting pipes must be checked by a qualified person before further use.