Princess PI 1010A - Manual (Page 25)

DATE PRINTED: 2/8/05 Revision Date: 02/01/05 PI-1010A Page 25
Maintenance
ASH REMOVAL
Ashes may be removed at any time, but must be removed when they approach the level of the door opening.
DO NOT remove all ashes from the stove as a wood fire burns best when made on a bed of ashes.
The frequency with which you need to empty the ashes depends on the type of fuel being used. Hardwoods,
unless the coals are raked to the front of the firebox before each reloading, will leave more ashes than soft-
woods. Remove ashes only when they are cold so the hot coals are not dumped where they may start a fire.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final dis-
posal. 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.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Your local BLAZE KING dealer is your authorized service representative. Should you have any problems with
operating or maintaining your BLAZE KING stove, contact him as soon as possible. The dealer will help you
solve operating problems, provide replacement parts, and/or arrange warranty service repairs as required. Deal-
ers will need information such as model, serial number, date of purchase, and a summary of the problem.
CREOSOTE FORMATION
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. if not burned by the catalyst, the creosote vapors condense in the flue of a slow-burning fire. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
When in good condition and operated properly, your Blaze King catalyst-equipped stove is clean-burning. So, if
significant creosote buildup occurs, reexamine your fire building and burning procedures. Most instances of
creosote buildup in the chimneys of catalytic woodstoves are due to operator error. If you still have questions
consult your dealer or contact the Customer Service department at Blaze King.
INSPECT CHIMNEY TWICE MONTHLY
Inspect your chimney at least twice each month during the heating season. Creosote may form in the chimney
flue and flue cap, or may appear as patches in one or more places in the system. It may be a thin, hard glaze
that is very difficult to remove, a large fluffy mass, barely harder than cotton candy, or a solid plug, literally clos-
ing the chimney so that the fire will not burn.
Patches of creosote in your chimney indicate a possible air leak. Any leak must be repaired. A chimney fire or
deterioration can enlarge the leak. This will admit more air and cause exhaust gases to condense and form addi-
tional creosote. If a significant amount of creosote has accumulated, it must be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
NEVER intentionally start a chimney fire to clean the flue. Hire a certified chimney sweep or clean the chimney
yourself with a tight-fitting chimney brush. Makeshift equipment hoses, tire chains, etc. can damage the flue and
will probably do an unsatisfactory cleaning job. After cleaning the chimney, clean inside the top of the stove.
Scrape, if needed, and vacuum all creosote and fly ash from area around the by-pass door. Re-install the first
section of pipe to the stove. Refer to the Installation Instructions.
LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECT TWICE YEARLY. REPLACE WHEN NEEDED.
Safe and efficient operation of an airtight woodstove depends greatly on the integrity of the gaskets. Therefore, it
is imperative that the loading door gasket be checked at least twice each heating season. A loose or improperly
adjusted loading door may make the stove hard to control, and will speed door gasket deterioration.