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4.2 Ash Removal
CAUTION: Ashes can start fires, even after several days of inactivity. Never dispose of
ashes in a combustible container.
Remove ashes only when the insert and
ashes are cold
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Ashes should be removed from the insert frequently. When ashes are removed, they should be placed in
a metal container with a tightly 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 in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Do not place other waste materials in the
metal ash container.
4.3 Chimney Cleaning
Regular chimney maintenance, as well as good burning practices, are required to prevent chimney fires.
The chimney and the chimney connector pipe must be maintained in good condition and be kept clean
for optimal safety. The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote build-up. Inspection and
cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle.
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Contact your local, municipal, state, or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a
chimney fire before there is any chance that it may happen.
Creosote – Formation And Need For Removal
When wood (especially green wood) is burned without adequate heat or air supply, it produces tar and
other organic vapors (
smoke
), 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, which could be
hazardous. Check frequently for creosote build-up. In the event of a insert or chimney component
failure, replace only with equipment that is equivalent to the original, available from your Flame dealer.
Your Flame insert has been designed to reduce the amount of creosote produced. Even so, the chimney
connector pipe and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating
season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire. Call a professional chimney sweep, or go to your local
Flame dealer and purchase a chimney brush, and have the chimney cleaned.
