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Procedure to follow in case of a chimney fire
A. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone's safety.
Have a well-understood plan of action for evacua-
tion. Have a place outside where everyone is to
meet
B. Close all the air controls on the stove.
C. Call the fire department. Have a fire extinguisher
handy.
D. After the chimney fire is out, the chimney must be
cleaned and checked for stress and cracks before
re-use. Also check combustibles around the chim-
ney and the roof.
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority
for more information on how to handle a chimney fire.
It is extremely important to have a clear plan on how
to handle a chimney fire.
5. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN STOVE WHILE HOT.
Clean the surface with a completely dry cotton cloth. If
there is condensation, clean the various areas when
dry.
Inspect the entire unit frequently for proper operation,
fit and soundness of parts. If any malfunctioning,
cracked, broken, or loose parts or other problems are
noted, contact your dealer or qualified serviceman to
inspect and repair the unit. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT
IF INSTALLED OR FUNCTIONING IMPROPERLY.
Seals
Check the fit and seal of the doors and ashpan door
frequently. For proper operation an airtight seal must
be maintained around these openings. If the seal is not
tight, inspect the gasket. If the gasket needs replace-
ment, contact your dealer.
Glass
Clean the ceramic glass when cold using commercial
products sold for the purpose or warm water with a
drap of vinegar.
The glass used in your stove is ceramic, which can only
be broken due to a strong blow or a bad use. Inspect
the glass regularly. If it detects that it is damaged, re-
place the glass using a new glass seal kit immediately.
WARNING: Replacement of damaged glass must be
done with original parts supplied by your dealer. Use
of other materials could cause a safety hazard and
void your warranty.
CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE YOUR STOVE WITH BROKEN
GLASS.
AT THE END OF THE SEASON
At the end of each heating season or more often if the
use of the stove or the fuel make it necessary, clean the
unit the flue outlet and the chimney.
For cleaning purposes the baffle plates can be removed
without any tools, This gives access to the cleaning flap
of the smoke flue and it is even possible to reach the
flue outlet.
Remove all remaining ash and cinders from the unit,
close all the stove doors. If the room is damp, possibly
place some absorbent crystals inside the stove and/or
disconnect it completely from the chimney.
ENAMELLED MODELS
The cracking which occurs in the enamel and which in
the trade we call crazing cannot qualify as a manufactu-
ring defect. This cracking is the result of a difference in
the coefficient of expansion between the cast iron and
the enamel; it has no detrimental effect on the ad-
hesion of the enamel.
FAULTY OPERATION
This is mainly due to the chimney not drawing adequa-
tely. Examine the following points:
The chimney section must be adequate (64 sq. in)
and the flue must not be obstructed by debris or
soot.
The flue outlet of the flue connecting pipe is
pushed too far into the chimney.
The connection between the unit and the chimney
is not airtight or the chimney is permeable (cracks,
etc.).
The chimney is too low compared with surround-
ing obstacles, i.e., trees, high buildings etc. This
may be the cause of too little drawing or down-
draughts.
Note : For maximum output of the appliance a draught
of at least 0.06" water gauge must be achieved. The
flue draught must not exceed 0. 08 " water gauge.
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