Maintenance Task List; Chimney Fire - Heatilator CI60 Owner's Manual

Heatilator ci60 woodburning fireplace owner's manual
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CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white lm.
Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do not use chimney cleaners or ame
colorants in your replace.
Will corrode chimney.
D. Maintenance Task List
Inspect
Screens
Glass Doors
Circulation Compartment
Firebox
Chimney
Grate
E. Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney re:
Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by
quali ed professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certi ed professionals, or
technicians under the direction of certi ed professionals,
conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection of
the chimney.
1. Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary. Screens are required.
2. Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects.
1. Inspect glass panels for cracks. Replace if this condition is present.
2. Con rm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
3. Clean glass using a non-abrasive cleaner such as Brasso©.
1. Remove any foreign objects.
2. Verify unobstructed air circulation.
1. Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly, deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm).
1. Inspect for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
2. Con rm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants, etc.
3. Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions) has been maintained.
4. Inspect for corrosion or separation.
5. Verify weather stripping, sealing and ashing remain intact.
6. Inspect for creosote and remove as needed. (See Sections 10 and 11)
1. If grate burns out, it should be replaced only with the grate speci ed on the rating plate and in the replacement
parts list for this replace.
Heatilator • CI60 • 4013-031 Rev M • 10/06
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
Gas connections and ttings (if present)
Obstructions of termination cap
Refractory panels
Clean:
Glass
Air passageways, grilles
Maintenance Tasks
Replace components of the chimney and replace as
speci ed by the professionals.
Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney
is properly secured.
A chimney re can permanently damage your chimney sys-
tem. Failure to replace damaged components and make
proper repairs creates risk of re.
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