Chimney fires are easy to detect; they usually involve one or more of the following:
• Flames and sparks shooting out of the top of the chimney
• A roaring sound
• Vibration of the chimney
To Avoid a Chimney Fire
1. Burn wood cleanly. Do not burn wet wood or turn down the unit too quickly after loading.
2. Do not let creosote build up to a point where a chimney fire is possible.
3. Do not have fires in the heater that may ignite chimney fires. These are excessively hot fires, such as when
burning household trash, cardboard, Christmas tree limbs, or even ordinary fuel wood; (eg. with a full load
on a hot bed of coals and with the air inlet wide open for more time than is needed to completely char a
fresh fuel load.)
4. The Chimney and connector pipe should be inspected /cleaned periodically.
In the event of a Chimney Fire
1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone's safety. Have a well understood plan of action for evacuation.
Have a place outside where everyone is to meet.
2. Close air inlet on stove.
3. Call local fire department. Have a fire extinguisher handy. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire
authority for further information on how to handle a chimney fire. It is most important that you have a
clearly understood plan on how to handle a chimney fire.
4. After the chimney fire is out, the chimney must be cleaned and checked for stress and cracks before
starting another fire. Also check combustibles around the chimney and the roof.
We strongly recommend that your chimney be inspected by professionals who are certified by one of
the following;
NFI (National Fireplace Institute®) in the United States,
CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) in the United States and Canada,
WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) in Canada or
APC (Association des Professionnels du Chauffage) in Quebec
Curing of the Paint Finish
To achieve the best finish, the paint on your stove must be baked on. When burning your stove for the first
2-3 times it is very important that the room be well ventilated. Open all windows and doors. Smoke and fumes
caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
• Slowly bring the stove to a medium burn, for about 45 minutes. Then increase the to a high burn for an addi-
tional 45-60 minutes
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile liquid to start a fire. Do not burn garbage, or
flammable fluids such as gasoline, naptha, or engine oil.
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