Maintenance And Service; Disposal Of Ashes; Chimney Inspection/Cleaning - Heatilator BIR42-B Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Service

A. Disposal of Ashes
Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate
By: Homeowner
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers.
• Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
• The closed container should be placed on a non-
combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal.
• If the 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.
Remove screws,
lift top cover.
Top Cover
Cap
Chimney
TR11/TR11T
TR444/TR442
Round Termination Cap
Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning
Remove 4 screws
and lift top pan off.
Cap
Slip
Section
ST1175
ST475
Square Termination Cap
Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42-B • 4059-681• 11/11
B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning
Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or
as recommended by a certified chimney sweep
By: Certified chimney sweep
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely
HOT. Prevent creosote buildup.
Refer to Figure 3.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.
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 rela-
tively 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.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney fire can permanently
damage your chimney system and nearby structures.
In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Technolo-
gies Inc. recommends
• replacement of the chimney, and
• inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of
NFPA Level III inspection criteria
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.
Remove 2 screws from
the front and back and
lift the top off.
SCREW
TCT1175
Terra Cotta
Termination Cap
Available US only
1. REMOVE (8) SCREWS
2. LIFT TOP
TOP
TOP
SCREW
DT SERIES
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