Stove User Manual
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7039-131H
May 5, 2011
R
2100 Millennium Wood Stove (ACC)
B. General Maintenance
Inspection:Inspectthesystemattheapplianceconnection
andatthechimneytop.Coolersurfacestendtobuildcreosote
depositsquicker,soitisimportanttocheckthechimneyfrom
thetopaswellasfromthebottom.
Formation and Need For Removal:Whenwoodisburned
slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which
combinewithexpelledmoisturetoformcreosote.
Thecreosotevaporscondenseintherelativelycoolchimney
ueofanewly-startedoraslow-burningre. Asaresult,
creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When
ignited,thiscreosotecreatesanextremelyhotrewhichmay
damagethechimneyorevendestroythehouse.
Thechimney connectorand chimney should be inspected
onceevery2monthsduringtheheatingseasontodetermine
ifacreosoteorsootbuilduphasoccurred.Ifcreosoteorsoot
hasaccumulated,itshouldberemovedtoreducetheriskof
achimneyre.
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
• Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certied chimney
sweep;morefrequentlyifchimneyexceeds
orisunder14-16ft.(measuredfrombottom
ofappliance)
• By:CertifiedChimneySweep
Removeallashfromthereboxandextinguishallhotembers
before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.
Disconnectuepipeorremovebafeandceramicblanket
fromappliancebeforecleaningchimney.Otherwiseresidue
can pile up on top of the bafe and ceramic blanket and
theappliancewillnotwork properly.(SeeBafeRemoval
onpage 31).Closethedoortightly.Thecreosoteorsoot
should be removed with a brush specically designed for
thetypeofchimneyinuse.Cleanoutfallenashesfromthe
rebox.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
theentiresystembeprofessionallyinspected,cleanedand
repairedifnecessary.
2. Disposal of Ashes
Fire Risk.
DisposalofAshes
WARNING
• Ashesshouldbeplacedinmetalcontainerwith
tightttinglid.
• Donotplacemetalcontaineroncombustible
surface.
• Ashesshouldberetainedinclosedcontaineruntil
allcindershavethoroughlycooled.
Fire Risk.
• Donotusechimneycleanersoramecolo-
rantsinyourappliance.
Willcorrodepipe.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Preventcreosotebuildup.
WARNING
• Inspectchimneyconnectorandchimneyonce
everytwomonthsduringheatingseason.
• Removecreosotetoreduceriskofchimneyre.
• IgnitedcreosoteisextremelyHOT.
• Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of
fireboxlip
• By:Homeowner
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
beplacedonanon-combustibleoororontheground,
wellawayfromallcombustiblematerials,pendingnal
disposal.Iftheashesaredisposedofbyburialinsoil
orotherwiselocallydispersed,theyshouldberetained
intheclosedcontaineruntilallcindershavethoroughly
cooled.
3. Glass Cleaning
• Frequency: Asdesired
• By:Homeowner
Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the
deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass
cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be removed by
using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or by using a
commerciallyavailableovencleaner.
Afterusing an ovencleaner, it isadvisable toremove any
residuewithaglasscleanerorsoapandwater.Ovencleaner
leftonduringthenextringcanpermanentlystaintheglass
anddamagethenishonplatedmetalsurfaces.
Aportionofthecombustionairenteringthereboxisdeected
downovertheinsideofthedoorglass.Thisairow“washes”
theglass,helpingtokeepsmokefromadheringtoitssur-
face.
Whenoperatedatalowburnrate,lessairwillbeowingover
theglassandthesmokey,relativelycoolconditionofalow
rewillcausetheglasstobecomecoated.
OperatingtheappliancewiththeBurnRateAirControland
Start-UpAirControlallthewayopenfor15-20minutesshould
removethebuiltupcoating.