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C. General Maintenance
1.
Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
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Frequency:
Every 2 months during heating season or as
recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more
frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft.
(measured from bottom of appliance)
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By:
Certified Chimney Sweep
Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers
before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.
Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and ceramic blanket
from appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue
can pile up on top of the baffle and ceramic blanket and
the appliance will not work properly. (See
Baffle Removal
on
page 22
). Close the door tightly. The creosote or soot
should be removed with a brush specifically designed for
the type of chimney in use. Clean out fallen ashes from the
firebox.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
repaired if necessary.
Inspection -
Inspect the system at the appliance connection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build
creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the
chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.
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 relatively cool
chimney flue of a newly-started or a slow-burning fire. As
a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited, this creosote creates an extremely hot fire
which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
once every 2 months during the heating season to determine
if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or
soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the
risk of a chimney fire.
3.
Cleaning Plated Surfaces
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Frequency:
Prior to first burn and then as desired
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By:
Homeowner
Clean all the fingerprints and oils from plated surfaces
BEFORE firing the appliance for the first time. If not cleaned
properly before lighting your first fire, the oils can cause
permanent markings on the plating.
After the plating is cured, the oils will not affect the finish
and little maintenance is required. Wipe clean as needed.
2.
Disposal of Ashes
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Frequency:
When ash is within 44mm of firebox lip
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By:
Homeowner
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes 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.
Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.
• Inspect
chimney
connector
and
chimney once every two months during
heating season.
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of
chimney fire.
• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
•
Do not use chimney cleaners or flame
colorants in your appliance. Will corrode
chimney pipe.
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Disposal of Ashes
• Ashes should be placed in metal container
with tight fitting lid.
• Do not place metal container on combustible surface.
• Ashes should be retained in closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
• Do not use polishes with abrasives. It will scratch
plated surfaces.
CAUTION
