Harman Stove Company OAKLEAF 1-90-797000 - Manual (Page 28)

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Oakleaf Woodburning Stove
Dry Seasoned Wood Only! 3-90-798_R9
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service & Maintenance
a. Creosote- formation and need for
removal;
When 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 of a slow burning fire. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot
fire. The chimney and chimney connector should be
inspected at least once every two months during the
heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has
occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
if you experience a chimney fire; Close the
air control and bypass damper and notify the fire
department. Do NOT apply water to the fire, in the
firebox or in the chimney. Do not operate the appliance
until the chimney and connector have been inspected
and approved by a chimney professional.
Do not burn any fuel other than wood, such as charcoal,
which can cause increased carbon monoxide production
or overfiring. Never use highly volatile substances in
your stove, such as gasoline, which could cause an
explosion.
When solid fuels are burned completely, they produce
water and carbon dioxide. However, in long slow
burns, a substantial amount of carbon monoxide may
be produced. If allowed to build up, carbon monoxide
(which is odorless) can prove fatally poisonous. Proper
ventilation and draft will prevent this from happening.
If you smell smoke, turn up the air control lever setting,
and thoroughly ventilate your dwelling. During future
burns, be careful not to overload the stove with fuel, so
you will not be tempted to constantly operate at a low
air control setting.
Other causes of poor ventilation or draft are icing,
exhaust fans, a blocked outside air inlet, and room
air starvation. If your stove is sluggish and you get
occasional odor, check these possibilities and increase
the air flow in your home.
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seasonal cleaning
At least once per year, the stove, venting connectors
and chimney should be thoroughly cleaned. If the
areas are found to have an excessive build up of ash or
creosote, it is recommended to increase the frequency
of the cleaning. This will extend the life of the appliance
and its components. A vacuum specifically designed for
ash is preferred, however a standard shop-style vacuum
with a HEPA filter may also work just fine.
During cleaning, caution must be taken not to damage
the white / gray colored ceramic combustion package
in the rear of the firebox. When using a brush in the
chimney or venting connector, the by-pass damper
should be placed in the open position to help prevent
ash, creosote or other debris from falling down onto
and around the combustion package. This also protects
the top of the combustion package from tool or brush
damage and diverts most of the removed materials
into the firebox for easy clean-up and removal. Once
the venting system has been cleaned, remove the first
section of connector pipe from the appliance flue collar.
Carefully vacuum the ash and debris from around the
sides and top of the combustion package.
The shoe brick must be removed to allow vacuum
access for cleaning the front portion of the combustion
package.
Always use caution when refueling or when vacuuming
the firebox and combustion package. Some users
have damaged their combustion package with vacuum
cleaner tools, and fire pokers.
solid fuel burning space heaters must be cleaned regularly,
as soot, ash and creosote may accumulate.