Archgard 10-1800P - Manual (Page 32)

Chalet 1800 32
GLASS MAINTENANCE (cont’d)
WARNING: Never clean this glass with an abrasive cleaner. Use only a cleaner recommended as a
wood stove glass cleaner. Never clean the glass while it is hot; a serious burn can result.
NOTE: A portion of the combustion air entering the firebox is deflected down over the inside of the door
glass. This air flow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke from adhering to its surface. In a controlled
combustion firebox temperatures are not always high enough to keep the glass perfectly clean. Less air will
be flowing over the glass and the smoky, relatively cool condition of a low fire will cause the glass to become
dark. Operating the stove with the Primary Air Control all the way open for 15-20 minutes should remove
this built up coating. If the deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass cleaners should work well.
Heavier deposits may be removed using wood stove glass cleaner. Remember the drier the wood, the
cleaner the glass.
IF YOUR GLASS BREAKS
See your dealer for the exact replacement glass. Replace with 5mm ce-
ramic glass only. If the gasket is damaged, it must be replaced with the
identical kind. Place the gasket on the door frame between the door and
the glass.
1. Ensure that the fire is out and the stove is cool to the touch.
2. Protect your work surface with padding or towels.
3. Remove the door from the stove by lifting it up and off the hinges.
4. Lay door face down on your work surface making sure the handle
hangs over the edge so the door lays flat on a soft surface.
5. Remove the 8 bolts holding the glass retainer to the door and remove
the glass.
6. Clean out any bits of glass and dirt from the gasket.
7. Install the new glass into the opening and replace the glass retainer be-
ing careful not to careful not to cross-thread or over-tighten the bolts.
8. Replace the door on the appliance.
PAINT
You may touch up the Archgard Chalet 1800 with STOVE BRIGHT 316-0100 Black high temperature paint.
The correct paint is available from your dealer. When you paint the stove, remove the gold items (i.e., door),
and cover the area surrounding the fireplace with newspaper. Follow the directions outlined on the spray
can. DO NOT attempt to paint while the stove is still warm. Keep the spray can away from any source of heat
or open flame. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the room from the time you start painting until the
paint is dry.
GOLD-PLATED DOORS
If you have gold doors you will be happy to know that they will not tarnish, however they are not scratch re-
sistant. They require a totally abrasive free cleaner. Use only mild soap and warm water or denatured alco-
hol to clean the gold when the surface is cool. The use of any household cleaner, such as Windex, abrasive
cleaners, or any form of acid, may permanently etch or remove some of the gold plating. Before every fire,
be absolutely sure to wipe off all fingerprints from the gold plating. Acid from debris or even your fingerprints
may permanently etch the gold plating and void the warranty.