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g) Protective glove :
The use of the focus special protective glove supplied with our models is
required upon handling the cold handle, glass panels, fresh air controls, fire-
dogs, etc.
5 – MAINTENANCE :
a) Taking out the ashes:
CAUTION : BE SURE THE FIRE IS OUT AND THE FIREPLACE BODY
COLD BEFORE REMOVING ASHES!
To remove ashes we recommend to remove the fire-dogs and use a brush
and a shovel. Dispose of ashes in an appropriate ash container (not
supplied). After cleaning, be sure to secure the fireplace properly !
CAUTION : DO NOT LIGHT A FIRE WITH FIREDOGS REMOVED, AS THIS
WILL PRODUCE OVER-FIRING OR HOUSE FIRE. DAMAGE CAUSED
FROM NON-OBSERVANCE OF THIS CAUTION IS NOT COVERED
UNDER FOCUS LIMITED WARRANTY.
b) Inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the chimney:
CAUTION : CHEMICAL SWEEP NOT PERMITTED: ONLY MECHANICAL
SWEEP ALLOWED !
Refering to focus black steel flue : it must absolutly be swept with a nylon
brush. Never use metal brushes! Damage caused from non-observance of
this caution is not covered under the focus limited warranty.
Refering to chimney pipe : Creosote 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
