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TR008 / 050207.2 DURANGO™ / Page 13
SERVICE HINTS cont’d...
CHIMNEY DRAFT
Draft is a function of the chimney, not the
stove — do not expect the stove to draw. Smoke
spillage into the house or excess buildup of conden-
sation or creosote in the chimney are warnings that
the chimney is NOT functioning properly. Correct
the problem before using the stove. Following are
some possible causes for improper draft.
1. The connector stovepipe may be pushed into
the chimney too far, stopping the draft.
2. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will
condense in the chimney and run back into the
stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and
may block the chimney. Operate the stove at
a fire level high enough to keep the chimney
warm preventing this condensation.
3. If the fire burns well but sometimes creates
excessive smoke or burns slowly, it may be
caused by the chimney top being lower than
another part of the house or a nearby tree. The
wind blowing over a house or tree, falls on top
of the chimney like water over a dam, beating
down the smoke. The top of the chimney should
be at least three (3) feet above the roof and be
at least two (2) feet higher than any point of
the roof within ten (10) feet.
NOTE: A DRAFT READING OF 0.05 TO 0.06
W.C. (WATER COLUMN) IS SUGGESTED FOR
PROPER BURNING OF THIS STOVE.
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PREVENTING CREOSOTE BUILDUP
1. Burn with air control open for several minutes
at numerous intervals throughout the day dur-
ing the heating season, being careful not to
overfire the unit.
2. Burn stove with air inlet control wide open
for 15–20 minutes every time you apply fresh
wood. This allows wood to achieve the char-
coal stage faster and burns wood vapors which
might otherwise be deposited within the heat-
ing system.
3. BURN ONLY SEASONED WOOD. Avoid
burning wet or green wood. Seasoned wood
has been dried for at least one year.
4. A small hot fire is preferable to a large smol-
dering one that can deposit creosote within the
heating system.
5. Establish a routine for the handling of fuel,
wood burner and firing technique. Check daily
for creosote buildup until experience shows
how often you need to clean for safe operation.
Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creo-
sote is deposited and weekly cleanings may be
necessary in mild weather even though monthly
cleanings may be enough in colder months.
WARNING: IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE
(1) CLOSE AIR INLET CONTROL (2) GET OUT
OF THE HOUSE (3) CALL THE FIRE DEPART-
MENT.