WARNING
Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which com‐
bine with expelled moisture to from creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cold chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accu‐
mulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly dur‐
ing the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
6.4.11 After maintenance
After completion of maintenance work and before switching on the system perform the
following steps:
❒ Check that all previously loosened screw connections are tightened.
❒ Check whether all previously removed safety devices and open doors and covers
are closed again properly.
❒ Make sure that all tools, materials and other equipment used have been removed
from the work area.
❒ Clean the work area and remove any substances that may have leaked such as
liquids, processing materials or similar.
❒ Make sure that all safety devices on the system are functioning properly.
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Maintaining the boiler
Maintenance work
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