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Maintenance Procedures
It is important that the chimney system be checked and cleaned annually. This is for the safety of the
homeowner and necessary to meet the warranty requirements of Ventis Class-A. As noted above, in the case of
solid fuel burning appliances, more frequent maintenance may be required, depending on use and the appliance
manufacturer’s instructions. The entire system, from the connection at the appliance to the top of the chimney
must be completely inspected and cleaned.
To clean the chimney lining system it is recommended to perform the following:
1) Remove cap by either removing the 4 bolts on the cap lid or by loosening the clamp band.
2) Select the proper sized chimney brush to clean the chimney. Be sure the brush head passes throughout the
complete length of the liner, including the connectors, terminals and tees.
3) In some instances, proper cleaning will require removing the appliance and disassembling the connector
assembly to thoroughly inspect and clean parts that cannot be reached otherwise.
4) Inspect and clean the chimney cap. Spark arrestors and other screens may be necessary or required in some
areas, but may be susceptible to blockage from creosote or through freezing moisture in areas of low ambient
temperature.
5) Reinstall chimney cap
6) Before the initial firing of the appliance, check the appliance’s operating instructions for initial firing
precautions.
Additional Information
1) The Ventis Class-A chimney system is intended for use with heating appliances, burning home heating oil,
natural or LP gas and solid fuels (pellet, wood, and coal). Use of experimental fuels is not permitted and voids
the warranty.
2) Use only components listed for use with the Ventis Class-A Chimney System
3) For solid-fuels, the chimney system is not to be sized less than that specified in the appliance manufacturer’s
instructions.
Olympia Chimney Supply, Inc.
600 Sanders Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 496-8890
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Maintenance Instructions
