My Fireplace Australia Deco EC00010, Руководство по эксплуатации и установке

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OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECOMAXX DECO ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD HEATER
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5.1.6 Cleaning and Painting the Zero clearance wood inbuilt
Do not attempt to clean or paint the zero clearance wood inbuilt when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces
can be wiped down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners. To maintain
the finish at its original brilliance, use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces.
If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, you can give your wood zero clearance wood inbuilt a brand
new look by repainting it with heat ‐ resistant paint. Before painting, roughen the surface with fine sand
paper, wipe it down to remove dust, and apply two thin coats of paint. For best results, use the same paint
that was originally used on the zero clearance wood inbuilt, which is available in spray cans. See your dealer
for details.
5.2 Chimney and Chimney Liner Maintenance
5.2.1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary
Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney liner and chimney, forming a combustible deposit called
creosote. If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in
the zero clearance wood inbuilt and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe chimney
fires can damage even the best chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of
creosote to form. When you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear, creosote
builds up more slowly. Your new zero clearance wood inbuilt has the right characteristics to help you to
burn clean fires with little or no smoke, resulting in less creosote in the chimney.
5.2.2 How Often Should You Clean the Chimney?
It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in your chimney. It is important,
therefore, to check the build ‐ up in your chimney monthly when getting used to the new zero clearance
wood inbuilt until you determine the rate of creosote formation. Even if creosote forms slowly in your
system, the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year. Do not allow more than 3
mm creosote buildup in the chimney.
It is recommended to clean thoroughly the chimney system at the end of every heating season. During
summer, the air is damper and with minimal air circulation within the stove or furnace, it can mix with
creosote and/or sooth deposits in the chimney system to form an acid that could accelerate the corrosion
process and induce premature decay of the steel. Corrosion damages are not covered under warranty. Have
your chimney system cleaned by a professional chimney sweep. Use a plastic or steel brush.
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire.
Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire.
5.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney
Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. If you don’t have experience cleaning chimneys, you
might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time. After
having seen the cleaning process, you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on.