Use and Care Manual
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Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
Unplug your stove’s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for any
inspection, cleaning, or maintenance work.
Never perform any inspections, cleaning, or maintenance on a hot stove.
Do not operate stove with broken glass , leakage of ue gas may result.
WARNING THE CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD CONDITION AND CLEAN.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Creosote Formation – When any 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 or a newly started
re or from a slow-burning re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot re, which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. Despite their high efciency,
pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under certain conditions.
Fly Ash – This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust run. Though non-combustible, it may impede the
normal exhaust ow. It should therefore be periodically removed.
Inspection and Removal – The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected annually or per ton to determine
if a creosote or y ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney re. Inspect the system at the stove 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. The creosote should
be removed with a brush specically designed for the type of chimney in use. A qualied chimney sweep can perform
this service. It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected,
cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. To clean the chimney, disconnect the vent from the stove.
INTERIOR CHAMBERS
Periodically remove and clean the burnpot and the area inside the burnpot housing. In particular it is advisable to clean
out the holes in the burnpot to remove any build up that may prevent air from moving through the burn pot freely. Remove
the two(2) plates on each side of the burnpot housing and clean out that rear chamber. After Ash removal re-secure the
two(2) plates on each side of the burnpot.
If a vacuum is used to clean your stove, we suggest using a vacuum designed for ash removal. Some regular vacuum
cleaner (i.e. shop vacs) may leak ash into the room.
ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight tting lid. The closed container of ashes should moved
outdoors immediately, 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 been
thoroughly cooled. The container shall not be used for other trash or waste disposal.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when exposed
to elevated concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in heaters drastically
reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or conned areas can be dangerous.
Make sure you stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing properly to ensure unintended
exposure. It is recommended that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas having the potential to generate CO.
CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any sawdust or pellets that are sticking to the hopper surface.
Clean as needed.
DOOR AND GLASS GASKETS
Inspect the main door and glass window gaskets periodically. The main door may need to be removed to have frayed,
broken, or compacted gaskets replaced by your authorized dealer. The glass gasket has a gap at the bottom for the
airwash. This unit’s door uses a 5/8”diameter rope gasket.
Maintenance