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SERVICE HINTS
CHIMNEY DRAFT
Draft is a function of the chimney, not the
stove — do not expect the stove to draw. Smoke
spillage into the house or excess buildup of con-
densation or creosote in the chimney are warnings
that the chimney is NOT functioning properly.
Correct the problem before using the stove. Fol-
lowing are some possible causes for improper draft.
1. The connector stovepipe may be pushed
into the chimney too far, stopping the draft.
2. If the chimney is operating too cool, water
will condense in the chimney and run back into
the stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and may
block the chimney. Operate the stove at a fire level
high enough to keep the chimney warm prevent-
ing this condensation.
3. If the fire burns well but sometimes cre-
ates excessive smoke or burns slowly, it may be
caused by the chimney top being lower than an-
other part of the house or a nearby tree. The wind
blowing over a house or tree, falls on top of the
chimney like water over a dam, beating down the
smoke. The top of the chimney should be at least
three (3) feet above the roof and be at least two (2)
feet higher than any point of the roof within ten
(10) feet.
NOTE: A DRAFT READING OF 0.05 TO 0.06 W.C.
(WATER COLUMN) IS SUGGESTED FOR
PROPER BURNING OF THIS STOVE.
GLASS CARE
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, extin-
guish the fire immediately and contact the
manufacturer for a replacement.
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.
Gasket and Glass cleaning products are avail-
able 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 resil-
iency and will need to be replaced. Inspect glass
and door gaskets periodically to ensure proper seal;
if gaskets become frayed or worn, replace imme-
diately.
Glass Replacement Procedure:
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thor-
oughly cooled.
2. Remove screw and glass clip. (See parts list
and diagram.)
3. Lift glass out from glass clip.
4. Remove old gasket and clean glass.
5. Replace new gasket starting at the bottom of
glass working along edges, being sure to cen-
ter gasket channel on glass.
6. Trim to length and butt ends together.
7. Replace glass into door, being sure not to over-
tighten screw and clip.
Door Gasket Replacement Procedure:
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thor-
oughly cooled.
2. Remove old door gasket and clean channel.
3. Using an approved, high temperature gasket
cement, apply a thin coat in bottom of chan-
nel.
4. Starting at hinge side of door, work gasket into
channel around door unit, end butt and trim to
length.
5. Close door and allow three to four hours for
cement to set before firing appliance.
