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MAINTENANCE OF THE CHIMNEY
Whether you have a prefab or masonry chimney, you must conduct a visual inspection at least once a month in
order to be sure that it is in good shape and that there is no excessive creosote build-up. If there is the slightest
crack, or undulation of the interior or exterior surface of the chimney, repairs or replacements of defective parts must
be carried out without delay.
You should do at least one chimney sweeping per year, or more if your visual inspection reveals creosote deposits
exceeding 1\4" (6 mm).
It is important to remove all creosote which has been detached with the sweeping
brush, in order to prevent if from igniting when you start your next fire.
PROCEDURES IN CASE OF FIRE
IN CASE OF FIRE:
POSITION THE AIR INTAKE OF THE STOVE AT THE MINIMUM TO DEPRIVE IT FROM OXYGEN.
CALL IMMEDIATELY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
IF YOU HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, USE IT.
IF THE FIRE AND THE SMOKE PREVENT YOU FROM APPROACHING THE STOVE, TELL ALL THE
OCCUPANTS OF THE HOUSE TO IMMEDIATELY GO OUTSIDE AND LEAVE THE HOUSE.
