Maintenance And Servicing The Fireplace; General Maintenance; Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning - Quadra-Fire 7100FP-BK-B Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace

A. General Maintenance

1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

Frequency: As necessary; at least annually before lighting
stove, or once every 2 months during heating season.
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 newly-started or a
slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
flue lining. When ignited, this creosote creates an extremely hot fire
which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. The
chimney connector and chimney should be inspected once every
2 months during the heating season to determine if a creosote or
soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or soot has accumulated,
it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
• By: Homeowner / Chimney Sweep
• Task: See the following instructions.
Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers
before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.
Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and ceramic blanket from
appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue can pile
up on top of the baffle and ceramic blanket and the appliance
will not work properly. (See Baffle Removal on page 25.) Close
the door tightly. The creosote or soot should be removed with a
brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. Clean
out fallen ashes from the firebox. A chimney sweep can perform
this service.
It is also recommended that before each heating season the
entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired
if necessary.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
Prevent creosote buildup.
WARNING! Asphyxiation Risk! Fire Risk!
Annual inspection by qualified technician recommended.
Check:
• Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts
• Condition of glass and glass assembly
• Obstructions of combustion and ventilation air
• Obstructions of termination cap
Clean:
• glass
• Air passageways, grilles
Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection and at
the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits
quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well
as from the bottom.
In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
recommends
• replacement of the chimney, and
• inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA
Level III inspection criteria.
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Figure 4.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning
433-1390K
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
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