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Fire Risk
• Do not use chimney cleaners or
fl
ame
colorants in your
fi
replace.
Will corrode chimney.
WARNING
D. Maintenance Task List
Asphyxiation Risk
Fire Risk
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
• Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts
• Condition of glass and glass assembly
• Obstructions of combustion and ventilation
air
• Gas
connections
and
fi
ttings (if present)
• Obstructions of termination cap
• Refractory
panels
Clean:
• Glass
• Air passageways, grilles
WARNING
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white
fi
lm.
• Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
CAUTION
E. Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney
fi
re:
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by
quali
fi
ed professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certi
fi
ed professionals, or
technicians under the direction of certi
fi
ed professionals,
conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection of
the chimney.
• Replace components of the chimney and
fi
replace as
speci
fi
ed by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney
is properly secured.
A chimney
fi
re can permanently damage your chimney sys-
tem. Failure to replace damaged components and make
proper repairs creates risk of
fi
re.
Inspect
Maintenance Tasks
Screens
1. Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary. Screens are required.
2. Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects.
Glass Doors
1. Inspect glass panels for cracks. Replace if this condition is present.
2. Con
fi
rm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
3. Clean glass using a non-abrasive cleaner such as Brasso©.
Circulation Compartment 1. Remove any foreign objects.
2. Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Firebox
1. Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly, deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm).
Chimney
1. Inspect for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
2. Con
fi
rm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants, etc.
3. Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions) has been maintained.
4. Inspect for corrosion or separation.
5. Verify weather stripping, sealing and
fl
ashing remain intact.
6. Inspect for creosote and remove as needed. (See Sections 10 and 11)
Grate
1. If grate burns out, it should be replaced only with the grate speci
fi
ed on the rating plate and in the replacement
parts list for this
fi
replace.
