Runaway Or Chimney Fire; Chimney Cleaning; Care Of Glass - Napoleon 1600C-1 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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RUNAWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE

A chimney fi re can permanently damage your chimney system. This damage can only be repaired by
replacing the damaged component parts. Chimney fi res are not covered by the lifetime limited warranty.
Runaway fi res can be the result of two major factors:
1. Using incorrect fuel, or small fuel pieces which would normally be used as kindling.
2. Leaving the door ajar too long and creating extreme temperatures as the air rushes in the open door.
Solutions:
1. Do not burn treated or processed wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper or cardboard.
2. Be careful not to over-fi re the appliance by leaving the door open too long after initial start-up. A
thermometer on the chimney connector and/or appliance top helps.
What to do if a runaway or chimney fi re starts?
1. Close the draft fully.
2. Call local fi re department.
3. Examine fl ue-pipes, chimney, attic, and roof of the house, to see if any part has become hot enough to
catch fi re. If necessary spray with a fi re extinguisher or water from a garden hose.
4. Do not operate the appliance again until you are certain the chimney and its lining have not been damaged.
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CHIMNEY CLEANING

For serious wood burners, chimney cleaning must be done as needed to avoid chimney fi res; the venting
systems for controlled combustion appliances may need cleaning as often as once a month. These rates,
however, depend on the burning habits of the individual operating the heater. For example, it is possible to clog
a solid fuel appliance chimney in a few days if slow, smoldering fi res are burned and the chimney is cold. Wood
burners who consistently operate their appliances with appropriately hot fi res may infrequently have signifi cant
creosote accumulations in the chimney.
Certain items and considerations are important in chimney cleaning:
• Proper tools should be used, including a brush specifi cally designed for chimney cleaning.
• The chimney connector and dampers as well as the chimney should be cleaned.
• The appliance's fi rebox and baffl e system should be cleaned if needed.
• The chimney should be inspected and repairs made if needed, preferable by a qualifi ed chimney
sweep or mason.
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CARE OF GLASS

If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and / or
blemishes may result. Normally a hot fi re will clean the glass.
The most common reasons for dirty glass include: not using
suffi cient fuel to get the fi replace thoroughly hot, using green
or wet wood, closing the draft so far that there is insuffi cient air
for complete combustion.
If it is necessary to clean the glass, buff lightly with a clean dry
cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! Clean the glass after the fi rst 10 hours of operation with a
recommended fi replace glass cleaner. Thereafter clean as required.
The glass is very strong but do not let burning fuel rest or fall against it and always close the door gently.
NEVER FORCE IT SHUT!
If the glass should ever crack or break while the fi re is burning, do not open the door until the fi re is out and
do not operate the fi replace again until the glass has been replaced, available from your Authorized dealer.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.
W415-0721 / 05.06.09
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
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