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Sooth in dirty chimney can flame up. This can cause fire of all house or nearby houses and walls of the chimney can
start to shatter.
In case of combustion of sooth a chimney it is important to:
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To stop the airflow from boiler to chimney by closing all openings (turning of the fan).
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For firefighters to eliminate potential fire sources on the outside of building, which could combust because of
emitted burning sooth.
Do not use the boiler, after extinguishing the chimney, because chimney's condition must be thoroughly inspected, all
damage must be repaired. Also user needs to get permission from competent administration institutions to continue to
use the chimney according to provisions of the Country.
Boiler's service life highly depends on frequency of cleaning and appropriate technical maintenance. Boiler and burner
needs to be cleaned periodically (at least once a week). If it is not cleaned, there are large heat losses and circulation of
gas inside the boiler is worsened. If it is left unmaintained for longer period, corrosion could start and boiler could get
terminally damaged. Clean the boiler after the heating season.
7.8. Accidental combustion of sooth in chimney
7.9. Cleaning and technical maintenance
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