B. General Maintenance
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
• 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)
• By:
Certified Chimney Sweep
Allow the appliance to cool completely. Remove all ash
from the firebox. 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 Tubes and Baffle Removal in Section 6C). 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.
Fire Risk.
Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in
your appliance. Will corrode pipe.
WARNING
WARNING
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.
Fire Risk.
Disposal of Ashes
WARNING
• 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.
2. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency:
When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of
firebox lip
• 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.
3. Cleaning Plated Surfaces
• Frequency:
Prior to first burn and then as desired
• By:
Homeowner
Using a damp rag, clean all the fingerprints and oils
from plated surfaces
BEFORE
firing the appliance for
the first time. Do not use polishes with abrasives as it
will scratch the plated surfaces. 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.
CAUTION
• Do not use polishes with abrasives. It will
scratch plated surfaces.
4. Glass Cleaning
• Frequency:
As desired
• By:
Homeowner
Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the
deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass
cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be removed by
using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes.
A portion of the combustion air entering the firebox is
deflected down over the inside of the door glass. This air
flow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke from adher-
ing to its surface.
When operated at a low burn rate, less air will be flowing
over the glass and the smoky, relatively cool condition of a
low fire will cause the glass to become coated.
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