NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Figure 5
SMOKE DETECTORS RECOMMENDED
Since there are always several potential sources
of fire in any home, we recommend installing
smoke detectors. If possible, install the smoke
detector in a hallway adjacent to the room
(to reduce the possibility of occasional false
activation from the heat produced by these
appliances). If your local code requires a smoke
detector be installed within the same room, you
must follow the requirements of your local code.
Check with your local building department for
requirements in your area.
CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR RECOM-
MENDED
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the
flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If
you have these signs, obtain fresh air immedi-
ately. Some people are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others, including pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease or
anemia, those under the influence of alcohol,
and those at high altitudes.
It is against federal regulations to operate
wood heaters in a manner inconsistent with
operating instructions in the manual.
DEALING WITH A CHIMNEY FIRE
Regular chimney maintenance and inspection
can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney
fire, follow these steps:
1.
IMPORTANT:
Close the fireplace door and
the combustion air controls; this will stifle
the fire.
2. Alert your family of the possible danger.
3. If you require assistance, alert your fire
department.
4. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extin-
guisher, baking soda or sand to control the
fire. Do not use water as it may cause a
dangerous steam explosion.
5. Ensure that sparks and hot embers coming
out of the chimney are not igniting the roof.
6. Do not use the fireplace again until your
chimney and fireplace have been inspected
by a qualified chimney sweep or a fire depart-
ment inspector.
ACHIEVING CLEAN BURNS
Check the exhaust in about 15 to 20 minutes
(see
Figure 5
). Large amounts of smoke indicate
an improper burn setting (either too high or too
low). Adjust and recheck in 5 to 10 minutes.
CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
Healthy Combustor - Unused
Combustor Problem - Ash, a fluffy light grey powder, and soot, accu-
mulate on the combustor surfaces in normal use. In extreme situations
combustor can become clogged and should be cleaned.
Combustor Problem - Broken Combustor
Combustor Problem - Cracked Combustor
