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NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED
CAUTION:
• FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS
UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR
PERFORMANCE, SAFETY HAZARDS, FIRE,
AND EVEN DEATH.
• NEVER
PERFORM
CLEANING, OR MAINTENANCE ON A HOT
STOVE.
• DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE! NOTE:
TURNING THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO "OFF"
DOES NOT DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO
THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE
STOVE.
• DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN
GLASS, LEAKAGE OF FLUE GAS MAY RESULT.
CREOSOTE FORMATION, INSPECTION,
& REMOVAL
CAUTION:
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED
MONTHLY DURING THE BURNING SEASON FOR
ANY BUILD-UP OF SOOT OR CREOSOTE.
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
flue or a newly started fire or from a slow-burning
fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates
on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire, which may damage
the chimney or even destroy the house. Despite
their high efficiency, pellet stoves can accumulate
creosote under certain conditions. The chimney
connector and chimney should be inspected by
a qualified person annually or per ton of pellets
to determine if a creosote or fly ash build-up has
occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Inspect the system at the stove connection and
at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build
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ANY
INSPECTIONS,
MAINTENANCE
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 specifically designed for the type of chimney
in use. A qualified 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.
GLASS
We recommend using a high quality glass cleaner.
Should a buildup of creosote or carbon accumulate,
you may wish to use 000 steel wool and water to
clean the glass. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO
NOT perform the cleaning while the glass is HOT.
Do not attempt to operate the unit with broken
glass. Replacement glass may be purchased from
your U.S. Stove dealer. If glass is broken, follow these
removal procedures:
1.
Remove the four (8) screws and glass retainers.
2. While wearing leather gloves (or any other
gloves suitable for handling broken glass),
carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from
the door frame. Dispose of all broken glass
properly. ONLY high temperature ceramic glass
of the correct size and thickness may be used.
DO NOT substitute alternative materials for the
glass. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain
this glass.
3. Re-install the new glass by re-attaching the
retainers and screws, be careful not to over
tighten the screws for this could damage the
glass.
DO NOT abuse the door glass by striking, slamming,
or similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with the
glass removed, cracked, or broken.
FLY ASH
This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an
exhaust run. Though non-combustible, it may
impede the normal exhaust flow. It should therefore
be periodically removed.
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