Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning - Heatilator Constitution C40-C Owner's Manual

2. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

Frequency: As needed; at least annually before light-
ing, or once every two months during heating season.
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other organic vapors, which combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
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slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
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cool completely.
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• Close the door tightly.
• Remove the top of the termination cap as shown in
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size of chimney in use.
• Reinstall termination cap.
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Ignited creosote is extremely
Remove screws,
lift top cover.
Top Cover
Cap
Chimney
TR344/TR342
Round
Termination Cap
Remove 4 screws
and lift top pan off.
Cap
Slip
Section
ST375
Square
Termination Cap
1. Remove the 4 screws.
2. Remove the screen.
3. Remove the baffle.
Cap
Chase
TS345/TS345P
Square
Termination Caps
Remove 2 screws from
the front and back and
lift the top off.
TCT375
Terra Cotta
Termination Cap
Figure 4.1 Chimney & Termina-
tion Cap Cleaning