It's my second season with the Heritage. Last year went fine, generally, after filling the house with smoke the first two fires... but that's another story. I have a couple of questions: first, the manual says to always build a "break in" fire the first fire of the season, and whenever the stove hasn't been used in "some time." Has anyone ever had a problem along these lines? Ever heard of a stone cracking, or whatever disaster this procedure is intended to prevent? and just how long is "some time?" Not a big deal, of course, but if I could avoid these warm, smoky, creosote producing fires, I would.
Secondly, how do you move this stove out from the wall for cleaning? I've been using a 2X8 as a lever to lift under the sides to get some sliders under the feet, but the person related to me by marriage who shares the house with me says I'm going to crack something. Is she right? again?
Thanks to all for a tremendous resource for all us newbies.
Secondly, how do you move this stove out from the wall for cleaning? I've been using a 2X8 as a lever to lift under the sides to get some sliders under the feet, but the person related to me by marriage who shares the house with me says I'm going to crack something. Is she right? again?
Thanks to all for a tremendous resource for all us newbies.