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United States Stove Company GW7400 Manuel D'instructions page 15

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CAUTION: Do not perform maintenance or cleaning on the unit until it has cooled to room temperature completely
Your wood pellet stove is a high efficiency stove however, still requires that maintenance be performed on a
regular basis. Maintenance is a vital key in maintaining your stove's efficiency, operation, and longevity. It is
important to perform a visual inspection of the appliance every time it is emptied and cleaned, in order to ensure
that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed immediately. Inspect and clean
the chimney and connector pipe periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions. Inspection should be done at
least monthly during the heater season.
SECONDARY AIR PORTS
Cleaning the Secondary Air Ports regularly will help keep your heater
burning clean and efficiently. Remove any ash or creosote build-up
from the ports as frequently as needed. A simple brush with a small
chimney sweep broom once a week will help reduce or prevent
any large deposits from bonding to this surface which could cause
premature deterioration of the firebox. Most Creosote formations
here can be removed.
ASH DISPOSAL / ASH PAN AREA
Ashes should be removed daily or if they are within approximately an inch of the bottom of the secondary burn
grate. The secondary burn grate should be agitated when ashes build up within approximately two inches of
the primary burn grate. Always empty the stove when it is cold, such as in the morning. Never open the lower
combustion chamber door to empty the ash pan while the unit is in operation, this could cause an overfire
situation. Remove any accumulated ash or fallen pellets from the ash pan area. An ash vac greatly aids in this
process and can be purchased from your local dealer. Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight
fitting lid and moved outside immediately. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible
floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final 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. Other waste shall not be placed in this container.
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
• KEEP ASH PAN AREA CLEAN.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE STOVE, DAMAGE
TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
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 confined
areas can be dangerous. Make sure your 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.
GLASS
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, schedule to replace
immediately. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is
broken.
• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute
other materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the nuts retaining the glass clips inside the door. Remove the clips and replace
the damaged piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards after replacing. When replacing the
glass, you should change the glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed.
• Never wash the glass with abrasive cleaners or with a product that may scratch. Use a specialized product,
available in the stores where pellet stoves are sold. The glass should be washed only when cold, NEVER CLEAN
WHEN HOT.
Maintenance
CAUTIONS
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Air Ports

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