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Creosote

Formation and Need for Removal

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other 
organic vapours, which combine with expelled moisture 
to form creosote.  The creosote vapours condense in the 
relatively cool chimney fl ue of a slow burning fi re.  As a 
result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining.  
When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fi re.  
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected 
periodically (at least once every two months) during the 
heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has 
occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3 mm. or more), it 
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.

1.    Highest smoke densities occur when a large amount of 

wood is added to a bed of hot coals and the air inlet is 
closed.  The heated wood generates smoke, but without 
ample air, the smoke cannot burn.  Smoke-free, clean 
burning requires small fuel loads, two or three logs at 
a time or 1/4 to 1/2 of fuel load and leaving the air inlet 
relatively wide open, especially during the fi rst 10 to 30 
minutes after each loading, when most of the smoke 
generating reactions are occurring.  After 30 minutes 
or so, the air inlet can be turned down substantially 
without excessive smoke generation.  Wood coals 
create very little creosote-producing smoke.

2.   The cooler the surface over which the wood smoke is 

passing, the more creosote will be condensed.  Wet 
or green wood contributes signifi cantly to creosote 
formation as the excess moisture that is boiled off 
cools the fi re, making it difficult for the tars and gases 
to ignite, thus creating dense smoke and poor combus-
tion.  This moisture-laden smoke cools the chimney, 
compounding the problem by offering the smoke the 
ideal place to condense.

 

In summary, a certain amount of creosote is inevitable 
and must be lived with. Regular inspection and clean-
ing is the solution.  The use of dry, seasoned wood 
and ample combustion air will help to minimize the 
buildup.

Chimney Fires

The result of excessive creosote buildup is a chimney fi re.  
Chimney fi res are dangerous. Chimney inside tempera-
tures can exceed 2000° F.  This causes much higher than 
normal temperatures in the chimney and on its exterior 
surfaces.  Thus ignition of nearby or touching combusti-
ble material is more likely during a chimney fi re.  Proper 
clearances are critical during such a fi re.
Chimney fi res 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

In Case 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 fi re department.  Have a fi re extinguisher 

handy.  Contact your local municipal or provincial fi re 
authority for further information on how to handle a 
chimney fi re.  It is most important that you have a 
clearly understood plan on how to handle a chimney 
fi re.

4.  After the chimney fi re is out, the chimney must be 

cleaned and checked for stress and cracks before 
starting another fi re.  Also check combustibles around 
the chimney and the roof.

- The services of a competent or certifi ed installer, (certifi ed 
by the Wood Energy Technical Training program (WETT) 
- in Canada, Hearth Education Foundation (HEARTH) - in 
U.S.A.,) are strongly recommended.

Avoiding a Chimney Fire

There are two ways to avoid chimney fi res:
1.  Do not let creosote build up to a point where a big 

chimney fi re is possible.

2.  Do not have fi res in the heater that may ignite chim-

ney fi res.  These are hot fi res, such as when burning 
household trash, cardboard, Christmas tree limbs, 
or even ordinary fuel wood; (e.g.. with a full load on 
a hot bed of coals and with the air inlet excessively 
open.)

Summary of Contents for SPECTRUM CLASSICDESIGN-D

Page 1: ...llationinstructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area TESTED and LISTED to CAN ULC S627 AND UL 1482 Meets the Environmen...

Page 2: ...eosote 4 Formation and Need for Removal 4 Chimney Fires 4 In Case of a Chimney Fire 4 Avoiding a Chimney Fire 4 Assembly 5 Crate Removal 5 Optional Ash Cleanout System Install first 5 Pedestal Kit 5 L...

Page 3: ...maintained in good condition Periodically inspect seals and replace if necessary Follow instructions included in the DR31 WDGKIT kit obtainable from your nearest Pacific Energy dealer 5 DOORGLASS Dono...

Page 4: ...t be lived with Regular inspection and clean ing is the solution The use of dry seasoned wood and ample combustion air will help to minimize the buildup Chimney Fires The result of excessive creosote...

Page 5: ...to bottom pallet 4 Place stove body carefully on its back 5 Using two 3 4 wrench remove 1 x 1 2 bolts and save for later use 6 Remove pallet retaining brackets from stove bottom Optional Ash Cleanout...

Page 6: ...ooring using two 1 4 x 2 or longer lag screws Mobile Home Installation Warning Under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or temporary manner It may be fired only after the f...

Page 7: ...Excel Ultra Black 4 Selkirk Metalbestos Model DS 8 Simpson Dura Vent Model DVL B As well as one of the following compatible chimney systems All parts 6 CANADA ONLY Security Pro Jet ICC Selkirk Energy...

Page 8: ...tallation must meet all local codes Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance Minimum system height is 15 feet 4 6 m measured from base of appliance Double Wall Connector Us...

Page 9: ...o be secured to the structure to prevent dislodging of the air duct Outside air may also be ducted from outside throughthe4 diameterknockoutholeintherearofthe pedestal or leg kit ash box enclosure If...

Page 10: ...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 Lighting...

Page 11: ...ry replace with gasket 139 5availablefromyourPacificEnergydealer Re install baffle assembly in reverse order The two side pieces of insulation must be tight against the siderails Restarting After Exte...

Page 12: ...ill al low the fan to turn on as the stove heats up to operating temperature It will also shut the blower off after the fire has gone out and the unit cooled to below a useful heat output range Manual...

Page 13: ...latch Excessive Creosote Buildup See 1 2 3 above Low Heat Output 1 Wood is wet Use dry wood 2 Fire too small Build a larger fire 3 Draft too low Chimney plugged or restricted inspect and clean Won t B...

Page 14: ...ant Nickel CAST 31RSNI 10 Door Handle Assembly WODC 4147C 11 Boost Manifold 4105 12 Firebrick Set BRIC SSERA 13a Brick Rail Left Right SSER RAILSET 14 Replacement Baffle Kit SSER DBAKIT 15 Baffle Pin...

Page 15: ...CAST 31NI Door Casting Radiant Nickel CAST 31RSNI 12 Door Handle Assembly WODC 4147C 13 Boost Manifold 4105 14 Firebrick Set BRIC SSERA 15a Brick Rail Left Right SSER RAILSET 16 Replacement Baffle Kit...

Page 16: ...anding the basic functions of this design Traditionalwoodstoveshadabasiccombustion systemwhichallowedaconsiderableamountof heat energy to escape up the chimney as un burned gases and particulates smok...

Page 17: ...ack 5 Using a 3 4 wrench remove 1 x 1 2 bolts and save for later use 6 Remove pallet retaining brackets from stove bottom Pedestal Kit 1 With the unit on its back and the removable cover facing up ali...

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Page 19: ...L EXTENDED TO THE FRONT SIDES AND BACK AS INDICATED MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR MOBILE HOME AND ALCOVE INSTALLATION OUTSIDE AIR KIT AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LIS...

Page 20: ...PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE PRODUCTS LTD 2975 Allenby Rd Duncan B C V9L 6V8 Phone 250 748 1184 Web site http www pacificenergy net Printed in Canada...

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