Owner Manual

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Regular Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Woodstoves, even those as clean as Nova, must be cleaned frequently
because soot, ash, and creosote may accumulate. Please follow a
routine maintenance schedule as suggested here.
Glass
The glass will accumulate some soot through the course of regular
burning. More soot will accumulate during slow burns than during
hotter burns. Sooting is worse with unseasoned or resinous woods.
To clean the glass, the unit should be allowed to cool. Use a soft cloth
and a non-ammonia, non-abrasive cleaner. There are many options for
wood stove glass cleaner, including on the MF Fire website.
Sooting may be a result of a loose door or glass seal. If there is smoke
leakage around the edges of the glass, the glass seal may be improved
by tightening the various bolts and nuts securing the glass to the door.
Tighten with hand tools only. Machine tightening may result in glass
breakage. Do not over tighten.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight-fitting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor
or on the ground, 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.
Door Gaskets
Inspect all gaskets and door seals before each use. Nova should be
operated with both front door tightly shut.