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Procedure to follow in case of a chimney
fire
A. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone’s safety.
Have a well-understood plan of ac�on for
evacuation. Have a place outside where everyone is
to meet.
B. Close all the air controls on the stove.
C. Call the fire department. Have a fire ex�nguisher
handy.
D. A�er the chimney fire is out, the chimney must be
cleaned and checked for stress and cracks before
re-use. Also check combus�bles around the chimney
and the roof.
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire
authority for more informa�on on how to handle a
chimney fire. It is extremely important to have a
clear plan on how to handle a chimney fire.
Safety distances S/H-13 models
Safety distances S/H-23 models
Safety distances S/H-33 models
Safety distances S/H-43 models
Fig. 21
Minimum clearances to combus�ble materials
LOG SIZES
Stove model
Ideal Log Length
Maximum Log Length
Size 13
8 inches, 200mm
12 inches, 300mm
Size 23
8 inches, 200mm
13 inches, 330mm
Size 33
9 inches, 220mm
15 inches, 367mm
Size 43
10 inches, 250mm
17 inches, 432mm