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DW2500X02

30004581

The following steps should be followed for door gasket

replacement:

1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and has thor-

oughly cooled.

2. Remove old door gasket and clean channel.

3. Using an approved high temperature gasket cement,

apply a thin coat in bottom of channel.

4. Starting at hinge side of door, work into around door

unit, and butt and trim to length.

5. Close door and allow three to four hours for cement

to set before restarting appliance.

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When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other

organic vapors. These combine with moisture to form

creosote. 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 should be inspected regularly during the

heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has

accumulated. If this is the case, the creosote should be

removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire.

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1. Burn with air control open for several minutes at

numerous intervals throughout the day during the

heating season, being careful not to over-fire unit.

This removes the slight film of creosote accumulated

during low burn periods.

2. Burn stove with draft control wide open for several

minutes every time you apply fresh wood. This al-

lows wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster and

burns wood vapors which might otherwise be depos-

ited within the system.

3. Burn only seasoned wood. Avoid burning wet or

green wood. Seasoned wood has been dried for at

least one year.

4. A small hot fire is preferable to a large smouldering

one that can deposit creosote within the system.

5. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and

firing technique. Check daily for creosote build-up

until experience shows how often you need to clean

to be safe. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less

creosote is deposited. Weekly cleaning may be nec-

essary in mild weather even though monthly clean-

ing may be enough in the coldest months. Contact

your local municipal authority for information on how

to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood

plan to handle a chimney fire.

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During constant use, ashes should be removed every

few days, or whenever ashes get to three to four inches

deep in the firebox. Remove ashes only when the fire

has died down and the ashes have cooled. Even then,

expect to find a few hot embers.

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a

tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should

be placed on a noncombustible floor, well away from

all combustible materials, pending final disposal. 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. Other

waste should not be placed in the ash can.

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Inspection of the insert can be accomplished with the

removal of the face plate only. Once the face plate

has been removed, there should be enough space to

inspect the insert with the aid of a flash light. To remove

face plate, follow face plate installation instructions on

Page 7.

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a. You will need small pieces of dry wood (kindling)

and paper. Use only newspaper or paper that has

not been coated or had unknown materials glued

or applied to it. Never use coated (typically adver-

tising flyers) or colored paper.

b. Open the door of the wood stove.

c. Crumple several pieces of paper and place them

in the center of the firebox and directly on to the

firebricks of the wood stove. Never use a grate to

elevate the fire.

d. Place small pieces of dry wood kindling) over the

paper in a teepee manner. This allows for good

air circulation, which is critical for good combus-

tion.

e. Light the crumpled paper in 2 or 3 locations:

 It is important to heat the air in the stove-

pipe for draft to start.

f. Fully open the air control of the wood stove and

close the door until it is slightly open, allowing

for much needed air to be introduced into the fire

box. Never leave the door fully open as sparks

from the kindling may occur causing injury or

property damage. As the fire begins to burn the

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