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IMPORTANT: USE AND MAINTENANCE
• The fireplace area must always be clear and free from any combustible materials
such as gasoline, propane tanks and/or any other flammable vapors and/or liquids .
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or
similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this fireplace . Keep all such liquids well
away from the fireplace while it is in use .
• Do not over fire .
• Always have a fire extinguisher or garden hose nearby for any potential emergency .
• Avoid using your fireplace in windy conditions .
• At each use, before starting a fire, remove all accumulation of ashes, wood and debris
from the fireplace to ensure that it is in safe operational condition .
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Disposal of ashes:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting
lid . The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or
on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal .
If ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should
be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled .
• Children and pets should NEVER be left unsupervised when the fireplace is in use .
We highly recommend that good fire safety measures are practiced and that you
and your guests maintain a minimum distance of 36" (1 m) away from an active fire
to avoid potential injury .
• Do NOT sit, lean on or stand on the fireplace wall .
• Ensure that the fireplace area is always clear of toys, clothing, etc .
• Do not use the fireplace for cooking purposes .
• Do not use a fireplace insert or other products not specified for use with this fireplace .
•
WARNING:
This fireplace has not been tested with an unvented gas log set . To reduce
the risk of fire or injury, do not install an unvented gas log set into this fireplace .
•
WARNING:
This fireplace has not been tested for use with doors . To reduce the risk
of fire or injury, do not install doors .
• Never leave an active fire unattended .
• Allow the fire to burn out naturally unless it is an emergency .
•
WARNING:
when using solid fuel firelogs: Do not poke or stir the logs while they
are burning . Use only firelogs that have been evaluated for the application in
fireplace and refer to firelog warnings and caution markings on packaging prior
to use .
• Use solid wood fuel only
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Creosote
– Formation and need for removal
- When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors,
which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote . The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire . As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining . When ignited this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire .
- The chimney shall be inspected at least twice a year during the heating season
to determine when a creosote buildup has occurred .
- When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire .
