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Creosote Formation and Need for Removal:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces compounds in exhaust smoke, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooled chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely dangerous fire in the chimney. The chimney connector and the chimney
should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has
accumulated it should be removed to reduce risk of a chimney fire.
Creosote Prevention:
To help reduce the formation of creosote within the flue, ALWAYS BURN DRY, SEASONED WOOD. Dry wood burns hotter, allowing flue
gases to maintain temperatures above 212°F which should reduce the quantity of creosote in the chimney. If the flue gas temperature
falls below 212°F, condensation occurs causing creosote formation and accumulation within the chimney.
As an added precaution, periodic chimney inspections are recommended during the heating season to determine if creosote formation
has occurred. For safety and efficiency, it is recommended that the chimney system be inspected and cleaned prior to each heating
season.
Chimney Fire Warning:
In the event of a chimney fire, take the following actions immediately:
• Activate and toss a Chimfex™ Dry Chemical Chimney Fire Extinguisher into the firebox.
• Close the ash door, fuel door, spin draft and slide cover on the draft motor.
• Alert entire household and prepare to evacuate if necessary.
• Call your local fire department.
Power Failure:
In case of power failure, to prevent your Shelter Furnace from over-heating and causing damage to the electrical components, follow
these steps:
• Ensure that the bypass rod is pulled out, allowing heat to go up the chimney.
• Close the spin damper control on the ash door.
• Close the slide cover on the side of the draft motor.
• Do NOT add more fuel (coal or wood) to the firebox.
There is no warranty on electrical components damaged due to power failure.
NOTE: OVER-FIRING OR DELIBERATE ABUSE CAN EASILY BE DETERMINED UPON INSPECTION AND WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
Always keep your wood covered year round. Dry wood will produce a higher BTU output and a longer burn time. Refer to nameplate
on furnace for additional information.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
• Do not operate with the flue draft exceeding .08 water column inches (19.9 Pa).
• Do not operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open.
• Do not store fuel or other combustible material within marked installation clearances.
• Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly.
THIS IS A WOOD AND COAL BURNING FURNACE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE
ALTERED IN ANY WAY.
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