Chimney Cleaning; Important Notes - Stanley Cara Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

CREOSOTE: Formation and Need for Removal
When some fuels are burned slowly, they produce
tar and other organic vapours, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue
of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited cre-
osote makes an extremely hot fire.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

The chimney should be cleaned twice annually. The
chimney can be cleaned through the stove by
removing the fire lining and the baffle. The flue liner
should be cleaned in accordance with manufactur-
ers instructions. Always use a brush with plastic
bristles that is the correct size to reach all areas of
the flue.
Where the chimney is believed to have served an
open fire installation it is possible that the higher flue
gas temperature from a closed appliance may
loosen deposits that were previously firmly adhered,
with the consequent risk of flue blockage. It is there-
fore recommended that the chimney be swept a
second time within a month of regular use after
installation.
It is also important to clean the appliance flue-ways,
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flue-pipe and chimney prior to lighting up after a
prolonged shut-down period.
REMEMBER COAL GASES ARE TOXIC
WARNING
There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the
same room as the stove as this can cause the
stove to emit fumes into the room.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Now that your Solid Fuel stove is installed and no
doubt you are looking forward to many comforts it
will provide, we would like to give you some tips on
how to get the best results from your stove.
1. We would like if you could take some time to
read the operating instructions/hints, which we
are confident, will be of great benefit to you.
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2. Do not burn fuel with a high moisture content,
such as a damp peat or unseasoned timber.This
will only result in a build up of tar in the
stove and in the chimney and the possibility of a
chimney fire.
3. CLEAN THE FLUE-WAYS OF THE STOVE
EVERY WEEK AND ENSURE THAT THERE
ARE NO BLOCKAGES. CHECK FLUEWAYS
BEFORE LIGHTING ESPECIALLY AFTER A
SHUT-DOWN PERIOD. PLEASE REFER TO
MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
4. Before loading fresh fuel into the firebox, riddle
fully to remove all ashes this will allow better and
cleaner burning. See Re-Fuelling Section.
5. Never allow a build up of ashes in the ash pan,
as this may cause the grate to burn out prema-
turely.
6. Allow adequate air ventilation to ensure plenty
of air for combustion.
7. Do not burn rubbish/house hold plastic.
8. Clean the chimney at least twice a year.
9. Burning soft fuels such as timber and peat will
stain the glass. Regular cleaning will prevent
permanent staining.
10. Keep all combustible materials a safe distance
away from the appliance, please see section for
clearances to combustibles.
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