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WAYS TO PREVENT AND KEEP UNIT FREE OF CREOSOTE
1. Burn with air control open for several minutes at
numerous intervals throughout the day during the
heating season, being careful not to over-fire unit.
This removes the slight film of creosote accumulated
during low burn periods.
2. Burn stove with draft control wide open for several
minutes every time you apply fresh wood. This
allows wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster
and burns wood vapours which might otherwise be
deposited within the 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 smouldering
one that can deposit creosote within the system.
5. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and firing
technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until
experience shows how often you need to clean to be
safe. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creo
sote is deposited and weekly cleanings may be nece
sary in mild weather even though monthly cleanings
may be enough in the coldest months. Contact your
local municipal authority for information on how to
handlea chimney fire. Have a clearly understood
plan to handle a chimney fire.
WARNING: Things to remember in case of chimney fire:
1. CLOSE DRAFT CONTROL.
2. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ASH DISPOSAL
This unit features a convenient ash lip for easy removal
of ash. During constant use, ashes should be removed
every few days, or whenever ashes get to three to four
inches deep in the firebox. Remove ashes only when
the fire has died down and the ashes have cooled. Even
then, expect to find a few hot embers.
Disposal of Ashes:
Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight-
fitting lid. The container of ashes should be moved out-
doors immediately and placed on a noncombustible floor
or on the ground, well away from 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.
USING THE ASH DRAWER
NOTE: Coals may still be hot even though stove feels
cool to the touch.
1. Make sure stove is completely cool.
2. Open glass door and lift up the firebrick for ash drawer
using a fireplace poker through the metal hook raised
from the top of the brick and set aside in firebox.
3. Using a small hand broom, sweep the ashes into the
opening, allowing the ashes to fall into the ash pan.
4. Make sure all debris is clear of the opening. This is
important to ensure the firebrick (when replaced) seals
to the metal stove bottom. If the fire brick is not
properly sealed, the stove will not operate correctly.
5. Using gloves, pull out the ash drawer while holding the
bottom of the ash pan so it doesn't fall out onto the
floor.
6. Dispose of the ashes in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid.
7. Replace ash pan drawer and firebrick to their original
positions.
HELPFUL HINTS
1. What is the correct way to start a fire?
a) You will need small pieces of dry wood (kindling)
and paper. Use only newspaper or paper that has
not been coated or had unknown materials glued or
applied to it. Never use coated (typically advertising
flyers) or coloured paper.
b) Open the door of the wood stove.
c) Crumple several pieces of paper and place them in
the center of the firebox and directly on to the fire
bricks of the wood stove. Never use a grate to
elevate the fire.
d) Place small pieces of dry wood (kindling) over the
paper in a Teepee manner. This allows for good air
circulation, which is critical for good combustion.
e) Light the crumpled paper in 2 or 3 locations.
Note: It is important to heat the air in the stovepipe
for draft to start.
f) Fully open the air control of the wood stove and
close the door until it is slightly open, allowing for
much needed air to be introduced into the fire box.
Never leave the door fully open as sparks from the
kindling may occur causing injury or property
damage. As the fire begins to burn the kindling,
some additional kindling may be needed to sustain
the fire. DO NOT add more paper after the fire has
started.
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