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CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:
Formation of creosote and soot and the subsequent need for removal occurs when solid fuel is burned slowly, producing tar and
other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the cooler flue
of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this can result in an
extremely hot and possibly damaging chimney fire.
The chimney connector and Saf-T Liner should be inspected frequently during the heating season and cleaned annually (more
often if necessary) by a professional, certified chimney sweep.
The chimney should be inspected at least every 6 to 8 weeks during the heating season and once prior to the season to
determine if (1) a creosote or soot buildup has occurred or (2) if some other mechanism has caused a failure of the liner
system. To inspect and/or clean the chimney, loosen the four Tek screws and remove the rain cap. If creosote or soot has
accumulated, have the chimney professionally cleaned to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Properly installed and well maintained stovepipes and chimneys can usually withstand an occasional moderate chimney fire,
but the intentional setting of a chimney fire to “burnout” the creosote should be avoided. This is a dangerous method to clean
a chimney and can cause severe damage to chimneys, liners and possible damage to the structure of the house.
After any chimney fire always have the chimney system inspected by a knowledgeable and certified professional before any
further use. The excessive heat during a chimney fire can crack chimney walls, and cause cracking, buckling, distortion and/
or burnout in chimney liners. A chimney liner damaged in such a way as to permit leakage of flue gases should be repaired or
replaced. Since there is a greater likelihood that a subsequent chimney fire could spread beyond the confines of the damaged
flue to the house itself. If no such damage is visible, the chimney system installed per these instructions is suited for further
use subject to the inspection schedule outlined above.
PI-LINER R0301 - 02/19/16
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