B.K.I. Inc RGT-3001 Owner's Installation And Operation Manual - Royal Guardian,
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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
When selecting wood for the Model RGT-3001, it is preferable that you use seasoned wood. Dry, seasoned wood
will burn cleaner and produce less creosote. Dry or small pieces of fuel will provide a hotter fire. Larger pieces can
be used to provide a longer burn time.
CAUTION:
Do not place wood fuel within the space heater installation clearances or within the space required for
wood loading and ash removal.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a Non combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the
ashes are disposed of by burial or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Do not store other waste in the ash container.
Ashes should never be placed in wooden or plastic containers, or in paper or plastic bags, no matter how long the
fire has been out. Coals have been known to stay hot for several days when embedded in ashes.
WARNING REMOVE ASHES ONLY WHEN THEY ARE COOL. NEVER STORE HOT ASHES IN A GARAGE OR
BASEMENT. HOT ASHES WILL GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR FLAMMABLE GASES. THESE
GASES MAY CAUSE SUFFOCATION.
CHIMNEYS
(See "Definitions" on page 6)
The use of make-shift chimney installation is not allowed. Before connecting a wood-burning unit to an existing
chimney, inspect the chimney to be sure it is in good condition. There should be no cracks or holes. Often it is
impossible to see these from the outside. A certified chimney sweep should inspect your chimney and give you an
accurate assessment of its condition. The cross-sectional area must not be less than that of the 6" diameter flue
collar (28.27 square inches). Relining or rebuilding may be necessary to make a Masonry Chimney safe. A proper
chimney is most important for safe, satisfactory operation of any wood heating system. Inspect the Chimney and
Chimney Connector (if installed) at least twice each month during the heating season. Any leak must be repaired or
it may admit more air and cause exhaust gasses to condense and form creosote. Patches of creosote in your
chimney indicates that such Leaks are present. If a significant amount of creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. (See "Creosote and Soot Formation and Need for Removal", below)
"Never intentionally start a chimney fire to clean the flue."
CREOSOTE and SOOT FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
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 and Chimney Connector should be inspected at least twice each month during the heating season to
determine if a creosote or soot build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney fire From the standpoint of creosote build-up, It is preferable to build a small intense fire, rather
than to have a large smoldering one.
LOADING DOOR
Do not operate you stove with the loading door open.
This stove is not designated or intended to be
operated with the loading door open. Do not leave you stove unattended when the loading door is not tightly
closed, such as when starting a fire. Leaving the loading door open AFTER the fire is well started can cause
overheating of the stove. Such overheating can cause the stove to warp.
Check the loading door gasket for deterioration at least twice each heating season. 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 the door.