Maintenance - Country Hearth 3000 Owner's Operation And Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

Your wood stove is a high effi ciency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform a visual inspection
of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed
immediately. Inspect and clean the chimney and connector pipe periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions.
GLASS
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, allow the fi re to go out and the stove to cool
before repairing. Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch the glass. Use a specialized product, available in the stores
where wood stoves are sold. Th e glass should be washed only when the heater is cold.
• Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken. If the glass on your stove breaks,
replace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute other materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove the mouldings and replace the
damaged piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards aft er replacing. When replacing the glass, you should change the
glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed.
GASKETING
It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good con-
trol over the combustion, maximum effi ciency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully
clean the available gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may light
up your stove again approximately 24 hours aft er having completed this operation. Th is unit's door uses a 5/8" diameter rope gasket.
WARNING:
• NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR EVEN
HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint fi nish. If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, it is pos-
sible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200° F heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the
surface to be repainted with fi ne sand paper, clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.
BLOWER
The blower needs to be removed and air blown clean. Make sure the blades do not have build up.
AIR TUBES
The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to provide an accurate mix of secondary air to insure the highest efficiency. Any
damage or deterioration of these tubes may reduce the efficiency of combustion. The air tubes are held in position by either screws
or snap pins. Locate these to either side of the tube and remove to allow the tube to be removed and replaced.
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions
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in this manual.