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General Glass Care For Your
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Despite its superior thermal properties, your
ceramic glass window should still be treated
with the same care given to any glass material.
It still can be scratched or broken if you abuse
it. When cleaning the window, use only
non-caustic, non-abrasive cleaners and soft
cloth.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT GLASS
Applying cleaner to hot glass may cause burns,
emit hot noxious fumes,
and the glass is more likely to stain.
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General Care For Gold Plating |
Gold plating requires little maintenance and
needs only to be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning materials.
Avoid fingerprints on gold.
Wipe off fingerprints before firing.
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General Care For Your Stove's Paint |
During the first few firings of your new stove
you may want to open a window in your home, as
there will be an odor as the paint finishes
curing.
Your stove should require little or no care of
it's painted surface. However, if your stove
needs a little touch up, call your dealer and
order a can of touch up paint. Remember to make
sure that your stove is off and cool to the
touch before you paint it. Cover all gold, glass
and labels also before painting. After you have
painted your stove, the paint will again go
through a curing process for the next few
firings.
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Gasket Care |
Check the gasket to see that it is still forming
a seal. Begin by making sure that your stove is
not operating and cool to the touch. Then open
the viewing door and place a piece of paper
(roughly dollar bill size) so that part of it is
inside the stove and part is outside. Close the
door and see if you can pull the paper out. If
the paper tears then your seal should be good.
If you can pull the paper out then you will need
to adjust your door (if your unit has door
adjustment) or replace the gasket. You may want
to do this test multiple times at different
spots around the door.
If you have any doubts about your gasket, call
your dealer for assistance or just replace it.
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To Maintain Your Gas Appliance |
Regularly:
Clean and remove any lint accumulations or debris from the grills and combustion
or convection air passage ways.
Keep the appliance area free from
combustible materials, such as paper, wood,
clothing, gasoline, flammable solids,
liquids and vapors.
Visually check the height and color of the
burner and pilot flames.
Check for unusual noises or odors during
operation of the appliance.
Check the vent terminal for any damage, or
obstruction by plants or debris accumulation.
Once a Year:Open the door assembly and clean the inside
of the glass with a soft, non-abrasive cloth
and water or a suitable, mild, non-abrasive
cleaner.
Carefully remove the logs and gently brush
off any loose carbon deposits. This job is
best done outside the house, wearing a dust
mask. The logs are very fragile, take care
not to break them.
After cleaning, the logs must be replaced as
per the instructions in this manual.
Have a qualified service technician:
Completely inspect the appliance and the
venting system.
Clean and remove any lint accumulations or
debris in the firebox, on the burners, on
the pilot, at the primary air opening, on
the convection air blower and in any
combustion and convection air passage ways.
Check the safety system of the gas valve.
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White Mineral Deposits And Other Tough To Clean
Stove Glass |
One of the by products of the combustion process
in a gas appliance, is a mineral which can show
up as a white film on the ceramic glass of the
viewing door. The composition of the deposit
varies widely from various locations and also
from time to time in the same location. You may
have the problem for a time and then not see it
for many months when it will reappear in your
area. It seems this is associated with the
varying sulphur content of the gas. We have
discussed this problem with ceramic glass
manufacturers and they cannot give us a
definitive answer to this problem. Dealers have
tried various cleaning products with varying
results. The following recommendations will not
guarantee results in your particular case.
- Clean the glass regularly as soon as you
notice the build-up (white film). If the
film is left for a longer period of time,
build up will bake on. It is then much
harder, if not impossible, to remove.
- NEVER use an abrasive cleaner on the
ceramic glass. Any abrasion of the surface
has the immediate effect of lessening the
strength of the glass. An emulsion type
cleaner is recommended.
- Use a soft damp cloth to apply the cleaner.
Dry the glass with a soft, dry, preferably
cotton cloth. Most paper towels and
synthetic materials are abrasive to ceramic
glass and should be avoided.
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We can not however guarantee the
results of these products.
BRASSO
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COOK TOP CLEAN CREME by ELCO
WHITE OFF by RUTLAND
NOTE: This is a problem beyond Blaze Kings control and is not covered
under warranty.
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Cold Weather Operation |
When using any gas appliance (LPG or NAT Gas)
water is a by-product of the combustion process.
Under normal conditions this moisture is
expelled through the vent into the atmosphere
and does not cause any harm. In extreme cold
weather the vapor may condense and freeze on any
exposed surface it comes into contact with. This
can cause a problem by restricting or blocking
the vent, particularly with direct vent wall
terminations as the exhaust is only a few inches
away from the outside wall surface. What happens
to the moisture after it leaves the vent cannot
be controlled by the manufacturer. To extend the
vent further out from the wall can sometimes but
not always be an advantage. Extending the vent
out from the wall may present other design
problems such as ice falling from the eaves
above. It is the homeowners responsibility to
ensure that there is not an excessive build-up
of ice on the termination.
CAUTION:
WHEN OPERATING YOUR
APPLIANCE DURING COLD WEATHER YOU MUST
FREQUENTLY CHECK THE EXHAUST CAP FOR EXCESSIVE
ICE BUILD UP.
If the
appliance begins to operate abnormally
IE: Poor flame pattern, shutting down, etc,
this could be an indication of ice build up.
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Important Tips for Maximum Combustor
Effectiveness: |
| Burn natural wood only. Do not burn trash,
garbage, artificial or paper logs, gift
wrappings, coal, lighter fluids, chemical
starters, treated or painted wood, driftwood
or chemical cleaners. These may contain
chemicals that could de-activate the
catalyst.
Catalytic combustor temperatures above
1800F (1000C) will shorten the life of a
combustor. Combustor temperatures between
1400F and 1600F (760C - 870C) are
common, but operating temperatures between
700F and 1400F (371C - 760C) are
recommended.
Full catalytic operation occurs at catalytic
combustor temperatures above
700F (371C).
Combustor glowing only occurs at
temperatures above 1000F (538C). With aged
combustors, there will be less glowing, but
as long as the combustor reaches light-off
temperature of 500-700F (260-371C)
catalytic operation is very effective.
THE COMBUSTOR DOES NOT HAVE TO BE
GLOWING TO BE OPERATING EFFICIENTLY.
To prevent damage to your combustor, do not -
drop the combustor
DO NOT
Run water through the combustor
DO NOT Remove the metal band from the combustor
DO NOT Scrape the inside walls of the combustor
DO NOT Use compressed air to clean the combustor
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Trouble
Shooting |
If your stove emits strange smellsYour paint could still be curing (first few
burns).
Are you burning exceptionally wet or green
wood? (some types of wood smell bad when not
properly dried)
When you open the door, have you first fully
opened the fresh air inlet?
Check to see if the fresh air inlet has been
blocked.
You may have an excess build-up of creosote
and/or ashes (have your stove and chimney
cleaned and inspected).
You may have insufficient draft for your
unit; call your dealer to assess the
situation.
If Your Stove Has Dirty Glass
Have you been burning for long periods at a
low burn setting?
Are you burning wet or green wood?
Try burning your unit at the high burn
setting for a while; this usually cleans the
glass.
You may have insufficient draft for your
unit; call your dealer to assess the
situation.
Your wood may be positioned poorly or too
close to the glass.
If Your Stove Smokes Out The Door
When Open
When you open the door, have you first fully
opened the fresh air inlet?
If your stove is a catalytic model, have you
opened the bypass?
Review your manufacturers proper start up
procedures.
Your chimney is probably too cool, try
burning your stove at a higher draft
setting.
You may have an excess build-up of creosote
(have your chimney cleaned and inspected).
You may have insufficient draft for your
unit; call your dealer to assess the
situation.
If Your Stove Does Not Produce Enough
Heat
Are you burning wet or green wood?
Try burning your unit at a higher burn
setting for a while.
You may have excessive draft for your unit;
call your dealer to assess the situation, a
barometric damper may help.
Is your unit big enough to heat the area you
want heated?
If you have a catalytic stove, check the
operation of the combustor, call your dealer
if you require assistance.
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Ashes & Glass Cleaning |
Ashes
Your stove works best when you consistently
maintain a good bed of coals, although ash
build-up does need to be cleaned out
periodically. Remember that a wood fire does
burn best with about a half inch of ashes.
Disposal of ashes: 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 material pending final disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil
or otherwise locally disposed, they should first
be retained in the closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Door Glass, Cleaning
The best way to keep the glass clean is to
leave the stove on high burn for a period of
time after each reloading. The moisture, which
is driven from a new load of wood contributes
much of the creosote on the inside of the glass.
Removing that moisture at the beginning of the
burn cycle helps to keep the glass clean.
Leaving the thermostat on a higher setting for
30 minutes to an hour before turning to low for
an overnight burn will also help. Even then the
glass may coat during a low burn. Heavier
deposits may require hand cleaning. Manual glass
cleaning should be done when the stove and glass
are cool.
DO NOT CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT.
Use a soft cloth and a NONABRASIVE household
cleaner. After using any cleaner, thoroughly
rinse the glass with water to remove any
deposits left by the cleaner. Failure to remove
all traces of glass cleaner will result in the
glass cleaner residue baking on. This residue
may be very difficult to remove.
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Wood Tips |
Wet or Green Fuel
Wet or green fuel should not be used. Wood
should be cut into pieces and allowed to air dry
for several months before attempting to burn it.
After the wood supply is cured (dry), ensure it
is protected from rain and snow so that moisture
is not absorbed. However, if you do add wet or
green fuel to an existing fire, open the draft
control to intensify the fire and burn off
moisture. When completed return the draft
control to desired operating position. You will
not get much heat output from your stove while
burning green or wet fuel, a large amount of the
energy produced by the fire is used to evaporate
the moisture from the fuel load, this energy is
wasted and will not come into your home.
REMEMBER, WET OR GREEN FUEL CAUSES
INCREASED CREOSOTE FORMATION.
DO NOT BURN
Do not burn treated wood, solvents, coal,
colored paper, garbage, trash, cardboard, board
ends, plywood, composite boards, etc
HEAT OUTPUT
The heat output of your stove depends on the
amount of wood used, the type and dryness of
wood used, the size of smoke path leading from
the woodstove and the amount of air entering the
woodstove.
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Chimney Draft |
Draft is the force which moves air from the
appliance up the chimney and pulls fresh,
oxygen-rich air into the combustion chamber.
Your stove can not force smoke up the chimney
but rather your chimney must always "suck" the
smoke out of your stove. The smoke will always
try to go to the area of lowest pressure The
amount of draft in your chimney depends on the
length of the chimney, local geography, nearby
obstructions, and other factors. Too much draft
can cause excessive temperatures in the
appliance and may damage the unit.
Inadequate drafting may cause back puffing into
the room and plugging of the chimney. Inadequate
draft may also cause the appliance to leak smoke
into the room through the appliance and chimney
connector joints.
An uncontrollable burn or glowing red stove part
or chimney connector indicates excessive draft.
Unit failure to "get hot", or "burn hot", or if
you experience poor burn times, can be the
result of inadequate chimney draft or excessive
chimney draft. In most instances if the stove is
vented into an exterior masonry chimney and the
draft is inadequate you will need to line the
outside chimney with a stainless steel liner.
Excessive draft can create over firing, short
burn times and damage to internal components.
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Chimney
Cleaning |
Blaze King recommends that you have your chimney
cleaned and or inspected at least once every 2
months during the heating season. Use a
qualified Chimney Sweep to care for and maintain
your chimney, in the USA chimney sweeps are HPA
certified and in Canada they should be WETT
certified.
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 connector and chimney should be
inspected at least once every two months during
the heating season to determine if a creosote
build-up has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated it should be removed
to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Creosote build-up may be minimized by using dry,
seasoned wood, especially hardwoods. Avoid
burning green wood at any time, but especially
during periods of slow burning such as
overnight. Recommended burning practices also
reduce creosote build-up. It has been found that
opening the draft controls to allow the fire to
burn freely for 3- 4 hours in your stove each
week will cut down on creosote build-up. Open
the draft controls each time fuel is added and
allow the fire to flame a few minutes before
closing the draft controls again. After an
overnight burn, open the draft controls and
allow the fire to flame hot for five or ten
minutes with dry kindling.
Remember, these practices are to reduce creosote
build-up. If creosote has built up already, have
the chimney cleaned immediately. If a creosote
fire should develop close the air intake, call
the fire department immediately, and ensure that
all persons are out of the house and safe. After
a severe chimney fire, the complete chimney
system and connecting pipes must be checked by a
qualified person before further use.
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Chimney
Cautions |
IF YOUR HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A
HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH YOUR
UNIT. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS
ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IN YOUR AREA.
Make sure pipe connections cannot accidentally
come apart. Use sheet metal screws to secure
pipe connections. Clean your chimney and
associated components regularly. Do not allow
excessive build-up of ashes in the stove, or
allow ashes to spill from the stove when the
door is opened. Check masonry chimneys for
cracks which may allow back-puffing and fumes to
re-enter the house. Inspect for excessive
creosote build-up frequently. Have your stove
installation safety inspected before you build a
fire in it the first time.
Do not take any risks with your chimney
system. A poor chimney system or one that is not
properly cared for is a common source of house
fires.
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Chimney
Requirements |
We recommend that your chimney should be at
least the same dimension (inside diameter) as
the flue of your stove. If you plan to use an
existing masonry chimney, be sure it is free of
cracks and loose joints. Gases traveling through
a chimney reach extremely high temperatures.
Cracks or loose mortar can allow hot gases to
reach the wood portion of the structure
surrounding the chimney. These toxic gases may
also re-enter the house through cracks and small
holes in the chimney, or cause back-puffing
which will result in excessive smoking. Be on
the safe side and have your chimney inspected by
a certified chimney sweep. A stainless steel
chimney liner with a direct connection to the
stove is recommended for Masonry chimney
installations. Outside masonry chimneys almost
always require a listed liner system to ensure
proper draft.
A chimney must reach at least three feet above
the highest point where it passes through the
roof and at least two feet higher than any
portion of the building within ten feet of the
chimney. Smoke travels up the chimney in a
circular, spiralling motion. A round stainless
steel liner allows the smoke to travel with less
resistance. A rough masonry chimney without a
good smooth liner will allow creosote to build
up quickly.
Check all local codes and regulations regarding
your installation before you begin. Refer to the
chimney and chimney connector manufacturers
instructions for additional information. If this
stove and its chimney components are not
properly installed, a house fire may result. For
your safety, follow the installation directions.
Contact local building or fire officials about
restrictions and installation requirements in
your area.
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