Maintenance; Run-Away Or Chimney Fire; Fire Extinguishers And Smoke Detectors; Glass And Gasket Replacement - Napoleon High Country NZ3000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

8.0 mAiNTENANCE

8.1

ruN-AwAy Or CHimNEy FirE

A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system. This damage can only be repaired
by replacing the damaged component parts. Chimney fires are not covered by the lifetime
CAUSES:
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.
3. Improperly installed or worn gaskets.
4. Creosote build up in chimney.
SOLUtIONS:
1. Do not burn treated or processed wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper or cardboard.
2. Be careful not to overfire the fireplace by leaving the door open too long after the initial start-up.
3. Replace worn, dried out (inflexible) gaskets.
4. Have chimney regularly cleaned.
WhAt tO DO IF A RUN-AWAy OR ChImNEy FIRE StARtS:
1. Close the draft fully (lowest position).
2. Call the local fire department.
3. Examine the chimney, attic and roof of the house, to see if any part has become hot enough to catch fire.
If necessary spray with a fire extinguisher or water from a garden hose.
4. Do not operate the fireplace again until you are certain the chimney has not been damaged.
8.2

FirE ExTiNguiSHErS ANd SmOkE dETECTOrS

All homes with a solid fuel burning fireplace should have at least one fire extinguisher in a central location,
known to all, and at least one smoke detector in the room containing the fireplace. If it sounds an alarm,
correct the cause but do not de-activate or relocate the smoke detector.
8.3

gLASS ANd gASkET rEpLACEmENT

make sure that the glass and gasket are fully installed down into the glass retainer. If the glass
protrudes too far out of the retainer, the glass will shatter when the door is closed.
At the end of each burning season inspect the door gasket ensuring that it is not worn or loose. Replace with
proper fiberglass rope. The purpose of door gasketing is to seal the firebox. If the doors are not sealed, air
leaks into the firebox, creating a quick burning fire. This situation is not desirable for overnight or extended
burns.
Replace cracked or broken glass immediately. When re-installing the glass, be sure that the glass and gasket
create a solid seal around door frame. Follow the instructions below for glass removal. You man require a flat
tool to gently press the gasket between the glass and the door.
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