Operating instructions

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Definitions
HEARTH
The bricked floor area within the fire chamber of a fireplace or fireplace stove. The bottom of the firebox. Build the fire directly on the
Hearth.
ICE - FORMATION AND PREVENTION
Most of what you see coming from the chimney of a properly operating catalytic stove is water vapor. In extremely cold weather - and
with some exterior chimneys - this vapor may freeze in the chimney, to the point of actually blocking the chimney and extinguishing
the fire. In such weather, occasionally burn the stove for 4 or 5 minutes with the bypass open and the thermostat set at maximum to
melt any possible ice buildup. DO NOT BURN THE STOVE WITH THE DOORS OPEN.
INSPECTIONS
The stove should be inspected periodically for missing firebricks, corroded metal or deterioration of parts. If anything appears unsafe,
contact your stove dealer for advice. Do not operate stove until that condition is corrected. The chimney and chimney connector
should be inspected at the beginning of each burning season and twice monthly during the winter to determine if a creosote buildup
had occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. See CREOSOTE, page 12.
Chimney caps occasionally will be plugged. See, Maintenance, page 38.
LISTED
Meeting Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. standards and specifications when installed properly, and inspected.
MOBILE HOME
A residence mounted on wheels, or capable of having wheels installed for moving to another location. Typically, a residence with a
steel frame supporting the structure and providing an axle(s) for the installation of wheels to move it into the location and out again.
Frequently referred to as 'Manufactured Homes' to differentiate between travel trailers and more permanent residences. These
appliances are tested and listed for mobile home installations utilizing a prefabricated chimney system, straight up from the stovetop,
through the ceiling and roof. Under no conditions are elbows and/or Tees permitted in Mobile homes. For use in mobile homes, this
appliance is only listed to be connected to a listed factory built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels and conforming to, ULC629 in
Canada or UL-103HT in the USA. Use of any other venting system or components in mobile homes voids the stove listing and the
warranty. Contact local building or fire officials for information regarding local codes. The structural integrity of the mobile home floor,
wall and ceiling/roof must be maintained.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
OUTSIDE AIR KIT (Optional)
An optional kit which draws outside air through a duct. The stove uses the air for combustion. The Outside Air Kit is required in mobile
home installations, and occasionally required in residential installations. Check local codes before installing your stove.
THERMOMETER
The probe of the Blaze King catalyst thermometer rests behind the catalyst. The thermometer gives an indication of the temperature of
the gasses after the catalyst. Due to the way it is made, the thermometer has a 4 - 8 minute lag time. The thermometer should be
periodically cleaned. Lift it from the stove (be careful, it may be hot) and wipe the probe clean. At room temperature (out of the stove)
the thermometer indicator generally points to the bottom of the "Inactive" zone. It may, over time, change slightly. Adjust it by
loosening the bolt above the dial, and turning the dial face. Be sure the bolt is retightened before placing back on stove. See
THERMOMETER, page 38.
Note: If your Blaze King is equipped with optional fans, turn off fans and wait 10 minutes prior to reading catalytic thermometer
indicator. Air movement across the top of the stove may provide false reading.
THERMOSTAT
The thermostat, sometimes referred to as the Combustion Air Control, is mounted on the back of the stove, near the top. It
incorporates a bimetallic coil which responds to the naturally uneven cycles of the burning wood. This automatic compensation gives
you even, comfortable heat. These Blaze King stoves burn cleanest when the thermostat is set and left unchanged. Frequent
adjustments are unneeded and reduce efficiency and clean burn.
THIMBLE
A listed, manufactured product installed in combustible walls and ceilings through which the chimney passes to the outside. It is
intended to prevent the combustible materials from igniting.
TIE DOWN SCREWS
These lag screws are used to secure the stove to the residence floor. Their use is required in mobile home installations.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR -'FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN THIS
APPLIANCE. KEEP THESE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS WELL
AWAY FROM THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN USE.