OM-MP80 E V1.15
January 29, 2015
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MP80
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.
INSPECTION OF FLUES AND CHIMNEYS
IMPORTANT:
• ESTABLISH A ROUTINE FOR THE STORAGE OF FUEL, CARE OF APPLIANCE, AND FIRING
TECHNIQUES.
• CHECK DAILY FOR CREOSOTE BUILD UP UNTIL EXPERIENCE SHOWS HOW OFTEN
CLEANING IS NECESSARY.
• BE AWARE THAT THE HOTTER THE FIRE, THE LESS CREOSOTE IS DEPOSITED, AND
THAT WEEKLY CLEANING MAY BE NECESSARY IN MILD WEATHER, EVEN THOUGH
MONTHLY CLEANING MAY BE ENOUGH IN THE COLDEST MONTHS.
• HAVE A CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD PLAN TO HANDLE A CHIMNEY FIRE.
INSPECT FLUE PIPES, FLUE PIPE JOINTS, AND FLUE PIPE SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE
AND FLUE GASES ARE NOT DRAWN INTO, AND CIRCULATED BY THE AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
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THE FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY MUST BE INSPECTED FREQUENTLY AND CLEANED REGULARLY TO
REMOVE ACCUMULATED CREOSOTE AND ASH. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE, CREOSOTE
BUILD UP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY. THE APPLIANCE, FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY MUST BE MAINTAINED IN
GOOD CONDITION.
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CLEANOUT OF THE FLUE PIPE, CHIMNEY, AND DRAFT INDUCER (IF USED), IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT
AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS
CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED ASH.
ASH REMOVAL
Ashes should be cleaned out when they reach a depth of 4” in the fi rebox. Leave approximately 1” of ashes in
the bottom of the fi rebox. Dispose of ashes in an airtight, metal container and store it outside and away from
combustibles.
COMBUSTION AIR VENTS MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED (see diagram ”PRODUCT
INFORMATION” on page 6)
