Owner`s manual
Page 28
7039-131I
February 20, 2011
2100 Millennium Wood Stove (ACC)
B. General Maintenance
Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote
deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from
the top as well as from the bottom.
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
ue of a newly-started or a slow-burning re. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When
ignited, this creosote creates an extremely hot re which may
damage the chimney or even destroy the house.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
once every 2 months during the heating season to determine
if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or soot
has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of
a chimney re.
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
• Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certied chimney
sweep; more frequently if chimney exceeds
or is under 14-16 ft. (measured from bottom
of appliance)
• By: Certified Chimney Sweep
Remove all ash from the rebox and extinguish all hot embers
before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.
Disconnect ue pipe or remove bafe and ceramic blanket
from appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue
can pile up on top of the bafe and ceramic blanket and
the appliance will not work properly. (See Bafe Removal
on page 31). Close the door tightly. The creosote or soot
should be removed with a brush specically designed for
the type of chimney in use. Clean out fallen ashes from the
rebox.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
repaired if necessary.
2. Disposal of Ashes
Fire Risk.
Disposal of Ashes
WARNING
• Ashes should be placed in metal container with
tight tting lid.
• Do not place metal container on combustible
surface.
• Ashes should be retained in closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Fire Risk.
• Do not use chimney cleaners or ame colo-
rants in your appliance.
Will corrode pipe.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.
WARNING
• Inspect chimney connector and chimney once
every two months during heating season.
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney re.
• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
• Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of
firebox lip
• By: Homeowner
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible oor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending nal
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 thoroughly
cooled.
3. Glass Cleaning
• Frequency: As desired
• 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
commercially available oven cleaner.
After using an oven cleaner, it is advisable to remove any
residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water. Oven cleaner
left on during the next ring can permanently stain the glass
and damage the nish on plated metal surfaces.
A portion of the combustion air entering the rebox is deected
down over the inside of the door glass. This air ow “washes”
the glass, helping to keep smoke from adhering to its sur-
face.
When operated at a low burn rate, less air will be owing over
the glass and the smokey, relatively cool condition of a low
re will cause the glass to become coated.
Operating the appliance with the Burn Rate Air Control and
Start-Up Air Control all the way open for 15-20 minutes should
remove the built up coating.