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Maintenance and Service
Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning
A. Disposal of Ashes
Frequency
:
When they reach bottom of grate
By:
Homeowner
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Ashes could contain hot em-
bers.
• Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
• The closed container 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.
B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning
Frequency:
At least twice a year during heating season
or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep
By:
Certified chimney sweep
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Ignited creosote is extremely
HOT. Prevent creosote buildup.
Refer to Figure 3.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.
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 rela-
tively 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.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
A chimney fire can permanently
damage your chimney system and nearby structures.
In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Technolo
-
gies Inc. recommends:
• replacement of the chimney, and
• inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of
NFPA Level III inspection criteria.
The chimney shall be inspected at least twice a year during
the heating season to determine when a creosote buildup
has occurred.
When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to re-
duce the risk of a chimney fire.
Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies • ODVILLA Wood Owners/Install • 4072-345 Rev A • 08/22
Chimney
Remove 4 screws
and lift top pan off.
Cap
Slip
Section
ST375
Square
Termination Cap
Cap
Remove screws,
lift top cover.
Top Cover
TR344/TR342
Round
Termination Cap
Chase
Cap
1. Remove the 4 screws.
2. Remove the screen.
3. Remove the baffle.
TS345/TS345P
Square
Termination Caps
TCT375
Terra Cotta
Termination Cap
Remove 2 screws from
the front and back and
lift the top off.
DT SERIES
2. Lift Top off
1. Remove (8) screws