Operating instructions
CHECK
CHIMNEY
A.
The chimney should be cleaned as necessary to remove creosote, soot, leaves, birds'
nests, etc. (Refer to Page 50, Creosote)
B.
A neglected chimney can eventually cause a draw restriction or can ignite and burn
hot enough to cause damage to the chimney.
C.
For proper inspection the chimney should be cleaned.
D.
A topper or cover should be installed
to
prevent moisture from entering chimney,
to
prevent sparks and burning materials from escaping chimney, and to keep birds and foreign
materials from entering.
NOTE: Some areas may require
an
approved spark arrestor.
STOVE
A.
The stove should be pulled from the masonry fireplace as necessary
to
remove soot
and ashes from around the stove.
B.
The seal of the kit to the stove and the kit to the masonry should be checked and also
resealed if there
is
any evidence of soot, ash, or smoke leakage.
C.
Check gasketing around doors for any signs of excessive wear.
CLEANING THE STOVE
A.
The stove should not be cleaned with any type of detergent as most all detergents have
an oil base and cannot be painted over.
B.
The stove should be lightly sanded with fine sandpaper or steel wool, then repainted
or touched-up with high temperature black paint.
C.
If the stove
is
located
in
a moist or damp location, check thoroughly for signs of conden-
sation during times when the stove is not in use.
D.
When the heating season
is
over, the stove can be cleaned out completely with a wire
brush or cloth to eliminate ash and burned wood smell.
GLASS DOORS (OPTIONAL)
A.
Glass doors should be handled as any other breakable glass. Heat or flames from the
fire will not break the glass. However, rough handling when the glass
is
hot or forcing the
door closed against the wood can cause breakage.
B. Soot and smoke will cloud the glass panes very quickly when using soft wood such
as
pine. However,
in
time, this will burn off or may
be
cleaned with a good oven type cleaner.
C.
Check gasketing around glass for signs of deterioration.
• • •
•Most of the preventive maintenance procedures can be performed
by
your local
BUCK STOVE dealer or certified BUCK STOVE
installer····
.
FINAL NOTES: Fill out and mail the warranty card to the address indicated.
If you have
any questions concerning the operation of your BUCK STOVE, contact your local dealer.
He will be happy
to
help you.
THANK YOUI We are
prOUd
to have you join our nation-wide family of satisfied BUCK
STOVE owners.
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