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the stove or chimney starts to glow, you are over
firing the stove. Masonry chimneys will take longer
to warm than manufactured chimneys on account of
their greater structural mass. Chimneys that have a
flue diameter larger than the stove outlet take more
heat to warm, thus resulting in a faster cooling of
the hot gases needed to build or maintain draft.

4. Chimney Installation and Maintenance

Confirm that

all four minimum chimney height

requirements listed in the Chimney Connection
section of the manual have been met. The physics
that link chimney height with draft creation are vital
to the proper operation of the stove. Failure to meet
each of these minimum requirements will have an
adverse affect on draft. Avoid long horizontal runs
or multiple elbows. Use stove cement to seal joints
in the connector pipe section. Regularly clean the
chimney, connector pipe, rain cap, and spark ar-
restor screen. Creosote build up can reduce the
chimney draw and possibly create a chimney fire.

5. Temporarily out of Operation

After the fire has burned out, open the air control
to its fully open position. This will allow warm room
air to enter the chimney and keep it as warm as
possible until the stove is used again.

For assistance involving chimney draft issues, con-
tact a knowledgeable licensed heating and cooling
contractor in your area. For questions regarding
manufactured chimney, contact the manufacturer
of the chimney.

NOTE: A DRAFT READING OF 0.05 TO 0.06 W.C.
(WATER COLUMN) IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER
BURNING OF THIS STOVE.

GLASS CARE

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE WITH CRACKED
OR BROKEN GLASS.

Periodic cleaning of glass will be necessary to

prevent accumulations of ash. Acidic ash buildup can
eventually etch and weaken glass. Creosote accumu-
lations should burn off during hot fires. The following
usage and safety tips should be observed:
1. Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks.

If you detect a crack or break, extinguish the fire
immediately and contact the manufacturer for a
replacement before re-firing the stove.

2. Do not slam the door or otherwise impact the glass.

When closing doors, make sure that logs or other
objects do not protrude to impact the glass.

3. Do not build fires against (or that might fall against)

the glass.

4. Do not clean the glass with materials that may

scratch (or otherwise damage) the glass. Scratches
on the glass can develop into cracks or breaks dur-
ing operation.

5. Never attempt to clean the glass while the unit is hot;

allow to dry thoroughly before reuse. If deposits are
not very heavy, normal glass cleaners are adequate
using a soft, non-abrasive cleaning pad.

6. Never put substances which can ignite explosively

in the unit. Even small explosions in confined areas
can blow out the glass.

GLASS REPLACEMENT

WARNING: REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH 5MM
HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC GLASS OF
THE PROPER SIZE. DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE
MATERIALS SUCH AS TEMPERED GLASS
OR DOUBLE THICKNESS WINDOW GLASS!
CONTACT THE STOVE MANUFACTURER FOR
REPLACEMENT GLASS.

Gasket and Glass cleaning products are available

at local retail home centers. Manufacturers of cleaning
products include, A.W. Perkins Co. (www.awperkins.
com) or Rutland Products (www.rutland.com).

After extensive use, the gasket material which

provides glass and door seal may lose it’s resiliency
and will need to be replaced. Inspect glass and door
gaskets periodically to ensure proper seal; if gaskets
become frayed or worn, replace immediately.

Glass Replacement Procedure:

1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thor-

oughly cooled.

2. Remove screw and glass clips. (See parts list and

diagram.)

3. Remove glass from door frame.
4. If glass is broken, carefully remove and discard

each broken piece to avoid cuts. Discard window
gasket. Replace window and gasket with original
factory replacement parts.

5. Replace new gasket starting at the bottom of glass

working along edges, being sure to center gasket
channel on glass.

6. Trim to length and butt ends together.
7. Perform replacement procedure in reverse order

after replacing glass and gasket.

8. When replacing glass into door, be sure not to

overtighten screws and clips.

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