Phoenix Model 8612 Maintenance M ONITORING S TOVE T EMPERATURES Contact your dealer for any parts, or service. normal; therefore, there is a higher risk of creosote buildup. Monitor the stove temperatures with a stove thermometer (available from your dealer) placed on the top center stone of the stove. The thermometer could read as high as 500 F (260 C) on High Burn and 200 F (95 C) on low burn. Maintaining temperatures in excess of 500 F (260 C) can cause the stones to crack and cause other damage to the stove. The venting system must be inspected at the stove connection, and at the chimney top.
Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits faster, so it is important to check the chimney at the top (where it is coolest) as well as from the bottom near the stove. Remove accumulated creosote with a cleaning brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. Use a certified chimney sweep to perform this service. Contact your dealer for the name of a certified chimney sweep in your area (your dealer may be a certified sweep!). Do not over-fire the stove. (Refer to page 21). Damage done by over-firing will void the warranty.
We also recommend that you have the entire heating and venting system professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired, if necessary, before each heating season. C REOSOTE F ORMATION A ND N EED F OR R EMOVAL When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. These 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, which may damage the chimney, or even destroy the house.
When burning wood, the chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. G ASKETS Replace gasket material every two to three seasons, depending on stove use. If the door seal is loose, a new gasket will assure a tight seal and improved stove performance. Contact your dealer for a gasket kit that includes instructions and gaskets for your stove. The procedure for replacing gaskets on the glass is reviewed in the following section covering Glass. To prevent the buildup of creosote: To replace door gaskets, first remove the old gaskets with a utility or putty knife.
Clean all gasket channels with a wire brush. Apply gasket cement (where needed) to the channels and push the new gasket into place without stretching the gasket material. Close the door immediately to fully press the gasket into place and assure a positive seal. 1. Burn only seasoned (dry) cordwood. 2. Burn the stove with the primary air control fully open for 35 - 45 minutes daily to burn out creosote deposits from within the stove and the venting system (do not over-fire). 3. After reloading with wood, burn the stove with the We require the use of the following gaskets: primary air control fully open for 20 to 30 minutes.
This manner of operation ensures early engagement of the secondary combustion system, which greatly minimizes creosote buildup in the chimney. GLASS: 54" (137 cm) Length, 3/4" (1.9 cm) Wide, Adhesive Backed Black Tape FRONT DOOR: 60" (152 cm) Length, 3/8" (.95 cm) Diameter, Low Density Black Tube Inspected the stovepipe connector and chimney at least bi-monthly during the heating season to determine if creosote build-up has occurred. If a creosote residue greater that 1/4" (6 mm) has accumulated, remove it promptly to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. ASH DOOR: 30" (76 cm) Length, 1/4" (.64 cm) Diameter, Low Density, Black Tube G LASS Do not operate the stove with a broken door glass.
Do not abuse the front door by striking or slamming. When necessary, the glass can be cleaned with low alkaline content commercial stove glass cleaners, which are available from your local dealer. Never If your glass remains dirty, your stove’s operating temperatures are probably consistently lower than Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc ® www.hearthstonestoves.com 22