Installation manual
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KING KE 1107
MAINTENANCE cont.
CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, REPLACEMENT
e catalytic thermometer on top of the stove should read in the active zone aer the stove has been in operation for several hours. If
the thermometer’s indicator needle does not stay above the 1/3 mark in the active zone, even with a hot re, over a 7-10 day period of
regular use, the combustor may need replacement. If the combustor must be examined or replaced, follow this procedure:
1. Allow the stove to burn out and cool down.
2. Open the door and remove the ame shield - the perforated plate that is just above the inside of the door opening. Li it
slightly and pull it forward and down.
3. e combustor may now be seen. e combustor is held together by a stainless steel band. Use a screwdriver and gently pry
under the band at each end. e combustor will loosen enough that it can be pulled forward, lowered and out through the
door.
4. e insulating material around the stainless band will probably disintegrate as the combustor is removed. When the
combustor is placed back into the stove, the insulating material MUST be replaced. Obtain a piece 2” x 30” from your dealer.
When installing the insulation, ensure the ends are butted closely together.
5. Do not burn the stove with the combustor removed, or without the insulation around the combustor.
6. To replace the combustor, rst clean the combustor seat and the area around it. Also take this opportunity to clean the area
around the by-pass -- use a vacuum cleaner.
7. Li the new combustor into position, with the stainless anges on each end and the bottom. e combustor should slide into
position, as far to the back of the stove as possible. Don’t be concerned if it appears a bit loose. e insulation around the
outside of the stainless band will expand during the rst re and will hold the combustor in.
8. Replace the ame shield (the Perforated plate) by holding it inside the rebox with the triangular wings facing away from you.
Li it into position, between the door and the combustor, and rest the bottom of the plate on the two pins that protrude below
the combustor. e ame shield should rest at an angle (about 45 degrees) with its bottom near the combustor, and its top near
the stove front.
DOOR GLASS, REPLACEMENT
( Blaze King recommends your dealer perform this task)
Your BLAZE KING is equipped with a door which uses a strong, heat-resistant ceramic glass intended to withstand extremely high
temperatures and tested for continuous use above 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this glass can be broken through improper use.
If glass replacement becomes necessary, use only 9” x 15” x 5mm thick BLAZE KING CERAMIC GLASS (see “REPLACEMENT
PART S”). DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ANY OTHER MATERIAL FOR THIS PURPOSE.
WARNING
BROKEN DOOR GLASS IS SHARP. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN
HANDLING GLASS. DISCARD THE GLASS IN A CLOSED CONTAINER INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
1. Allow the re to completely burn out and the stove to cool down.
2. Retain all metal parts for re-installation.
3. Open the door and remove the door gasket, then remove the nuts holding the retainers to the inside of the door.
4. Remove the damaged glass and the old glass gasket.
5. e replacement glass has the gasket installed on its outer perimeter. Place the glass in the door frame. Be sure the words
“Blaze King” etched in the glass read correctly when the door is closed.
6. Replace the gasket and reinstall the retainers with the proper nuts. (Do not over tighten nuts as studs may break o)
DOOR GLASS, CLEANING
e best way to keep the glass clean is to leave the stove on high burn for a period of time aer each reloading. e 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. 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 so cloth and a NONABRASIVE household cleaner. Aer
using any cleaner, thoroughly rinse the glass with water to remove any deposits le by the cleaner. Failure to remove all traces of glass
cleaner will result in the glass cleaner residue baking on. is residue may be very dicult to remove.