Avalon Firestyles 796-1990 to 1993 - Manual (Page 57)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE (Continued)
DOOR AND GLASS GASKET INSPECTION
A damaged or deteriorated glass or door gasket will allow air to enter the appliance through the space
between the door and firebox. This will allow smoke to enter the room and hamper efficient burning.
Inspect the door gasket to make sure it is flexible and completely intact. Any torn, broken, or flattened
gaskets should be replaced by following the directions in the section titled "REPLACEMENT PARTS AND
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS".
Glass Gasket
(Between Glass
and Door)
Door Gasket
Door Cam &
Assembly Ceramic Glass
Glass Clip Screw
Glass Clip with
Gasket
DOOR
LUBRICATE THE DOOR HINGE AND CONTROLS
It is highly recommended that you periodically lubricate any moving parts such as the door hinges and
combustion air control rod. This will eliminate any scraping or squeaking noises as well as allow the parts
to move freely. A high temperature lubricant, such as Permatex Industrial (R) Anti-seize lubricant, is
required. Graphite or low-temperature lubricants will only last a few days.
CHECK FOR CREOSOTE
Creosote is a tarry liquid or solid resulting from the distilling of wood during the combustion process.
Using wet wood or burning at lower temperatures will result in a heavier creosote deposit. Creosote
vapors will condense in a relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the interior surface of the chimney and flue pipes, considerably reducing their diameter.
When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot and dangerous fire. The chimney should be
inspected at least once every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up of
approximately 1/4" has accumulated. If this is the case, the creosote should be removed to reduce the risk
of a chimney fire.
Most problems with creosote are due to poor chimneys with low draft and/or cold walls, and to a low rate
of burn when little heat is needed during the spring and fall months. Burning green and resinous wood
also creates creosote.
To prevent creosote accumulation
1. Burn your appliance with the combustion air control wide open for 20 to 30 minutes daily during the
burning season. This will burn out creosote deposits in your appliance.