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CHIMNEY FIRE
Communicate with the municipal or provincial fire prevention services to obtain information on how to control chimney
fires. If a chimney fire is declared, they know exactly the measures to take.
If you suspect the existence of a chimney fire, it is recommended to:
Close the door and the air intake key on the stove.
Alert all the family members.
Call the fire department if you need assistance.
Try to extinguish or control the fire with a dry extinguisher, baking soda, sand or ashes. Never use salt because it
is corrosive or water because this may cause a vapour explosion.
Make sure that the sparks leaving the chimney do not ignite the roof.
Have your stove and chimney inspected by the fire protection organization before using it again.
SMOKE DETECTOR
You should not install your smoke detector too close to your stove because it will go off when opening the door for loading.
AIR ENTRANCE
It is prohibited to modify the air intake in any way.
OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE INSTALLATION
The external air intake kit must be installed according to the following instructions:
1.
The maximum length of the duct must be of 20’ feet. The length of the duct should be as short as possible.
2.
The air register should not be installed more than 7’ feet above the base of the stove.
3.
Fresh air must come from the exterior of the house.
4.
The air intake should not be fed by the air in the basement, attic or the garage.
5.
The external register should not be able to intake the emissions of car, gas or other air outlets.
6.
The register, if possible, must be located in such a way not to be blocked by snow or to be exposed to extreme
winds.
7.
The register and the duct can be installed either below or above the floor.
8.
Make a 4 ¼’’ (110 mm) opening in the external wall of the house at the selected site. From the outside, place the
external air intake in the opening (shutters opened downwards).
