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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 any other waste in the container.
Overnight burning
Your fireplace insert is designed to allow overnight burning. To do this, put a good fuel bed into
the fireplace insert and allow it to burn for about 15 minutes so as not to kill the fire. Then close
the secondary air supply at the top of the door and turn the primary air inlet to almost closed.
The exact setting of this depends on local conditions, but we suggest you begin with about a ½
turn open. If the fire burns away, then next time close it a little more. If the fire goes out, you
need to try with it a little more open. After a couple of nights, you will find the setting that best
suits the local conditions of your fireplace insert.
When you return to your fireplace insert, fully open both air controls until you have a good fire
and then set to normal operating levels. Do not add fuel until the fire bed is hot and red. Then
add a little for the first time and allow that to ignite before adding more. During overnight
burning, the fireplace insert glass will blacken, but when a hot fire is established again this
should burn off.
Fireplace insert Maintenance
Check fireplace insert regularly
Creosote
– 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 once
every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If
creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Initially, we recommend you check your flue system at least once per month. After the first few
months you will notice a pattern of soot and creosote build up and you can then determine an
inspection interval for checking soot and creosote build up that is suitable for your fireplace
insert installation.
Other checks, as listed below, should be carried out at least twice per year. If you notice
anything wrong at any time it should be repaired immediately. Never use a fireplace insert that
is in any way damaged or has a damaged flue.
1. Check your flue system for build up of soot or creosote and for signs of damage to joints.
To check flue outlet remove top of baffle by lifting and pulling out at end. Use a flashlight to
check flue outlet. Clean and repair as necessary. Always replace top baffle before relighting
fireplace insert.
2. Check that glass is not cracked or chipped and that sealing rope is in good condition.
Replace as necessary.
3. When the room is dark, use a strong flashlight to check the sealing of the fireplace insert at
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