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

2. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

Frequency: As needed; at least annually before light-
ing, or once every two months during heating season.
When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed
to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.
By: Chimney Sweep
Tools Needed: Brush, allen wrench, Phillips screw-
driver
• 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 fl ue of a
slow-burnign fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the fl ue lining. When ignited, this
creosote makes an extremely hot fi re.
• Remove all ash from the fi rebox and extinguish all
hot embers before disposal. Allow the fi replace to
cool completely.
• Remove baffl e and ceramic blanket from fi replace
before cleaning chimney (refer to Section 5.C.3 Baffl e
Removal and Installation).
• Close the door tightly.
• Remove the top of the termination cap as shown in
Figure 4.1 to clean the cap and chimney.
• The creosote or soot should be removed from the
chimney with a brush specifi cally designed for the
size of chimney in use.
• Reinstall termination cap.
• Clean out fallen debris from the fi rebox.
• Replace baffl e and ceramic blanket.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
HOT. Prevent creosote buildup.
Ignited creosote is extremely
Heatilator • Constitution Owner's Manual • 480-2330 • Rev B 1-29-13
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
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