B.K.I. Inc RGT-3001 Owner's Installation And Operation Manual - Royal Guardian,
Blaze King
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Royal Guardian,
Model RGT-3001
OWNER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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Date Printed: Tuesday, February 08, 2005
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Revision Date: 11/10/2004
MAINTENANCE
AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Your local BLAZE KING dealer is your authorized service representative. Should you have any problems with operating
or maintaining your BLAZE KING Model 3001, contact him as soon as possible. The dealer will help you solve operating
problems, provide replacement parts, and/or arrange warranty service repairs as required. Dealers will need information
such as model, serial number, date of purchase, and a summary of the problem.
CREOSOTE AND SOOT FORMATION
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form
creosote. The 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 connector
and chimney should be inspected at least twice each month during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup
has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
The design of the Model 3001 should reduce the accumulation of creosote to a low level if it is operated properly (see
Operation Instructions, Section 9, page 25). Even so, some creosote will eventually accumulate and must be dealt with.
The frequency of start-up operations and the temperatures at which the stove is usually operated will affect the rate of
accumulation. If significant creosote buildup occurs, re-examine your fire-building and burning procedures. Consult the
trouble-shooting guide at the end of these instructions.
REMOVAL
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice each month during the heating season to
determine if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Hire a chimney sweep, or clean
the chimney yourself with a tight-fitting chimney brush. Makeshift equipment; hoses, tire chains, etc. - can damage the
flue and/or do an unsatisfactory cleaning job. The stove should also be inspected at this time and cleaned if needed.
To inspect and clean the chamber inside the stove, allow the fire to go out and the stove to cool down. Remove the first
section of pipe above the stove and inspect the area immediately below the flue exit. Clean with a vacuum cleaner.
Remove as much creosote and fly ash as possible from the area around the 2" x 4" Air Intake Transfer Tube. Heavy
accumulations of creosote and ash in this chamber, if not removed, may ignite and cause a very intense fire which could
structurally damage the stove.
Re-install the first section of pipe to the stove. Refer to the Installation Instructions.
LOADING DOOR GASKET MAINTENANCE
Safe and efficient operation of any airtight wood stove depends greatly on the integrity of the gaskets. Check the loading
door gasket at the beginning of the heating season and at least twice during the heating season. When the gasket is
frayed or no longer seals, it must be replaced (see your dealer for P/N 0635AA). Inspect the gasket for physical
deterioration, missing sections or obvious leakage. To check the gasket further, insert a piece of paper into the door
opening and close and latch the door. Obvious resistance should be felt when pulling the paper out. Repeat this check
several times around the perimeter of this door.
REPLACING THE DOOR GASKET
If the door gasket is to be replaced, be sure you have a replacement part (#0635AA) ready to reinstall. See your Blaze
King dealer.
Be sure the fire is out, and the stove has cooled down. The door does not have to be removed from the stove.
With a pair of pliers, pull the old door gasket out of the channel and dispose of it.
Clean out the channel so the new gasket can fit smoothly.
Run a small bead of high temperature silicone adhesive (such as G.E. Silicone Sealer, or the equivalent) along the
center of the channel.
Start the new gasket in the lower right corner. Do not stretch or cut the gasket. Distribute the gasket evenly around the
frame.
Close the Loading Door and allow the adhesive to dry.
Check the fit of the door gasket. Insert a piece of paper into the door opening and close and latch the door. Obvious
resistance should be felt when pulling the paper out. Repeat this check several times around the perimeter of the door.
CLEANING THE GLASS
The glass may coat during a low (overnight) burn, however, adjusting the thermostat to the warmest setting after
reloading each morning will usually keep the glass clean. 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
soft cloth and Blaze King Glass Cleaner, available from most Blaze King dealers. Other NON ABRASIVE household
cleaners may also work. After using any cleaner, thoroughly rinse the glass with water to remove any deposits left by the
cleaner. Failure to remove all traces of glass cleaner will result in the glass cleaner residue baking on. This residue will
be very difficult to remove
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