Maintenance; Ash Removal Procedures; Creosote Formation And Removal - Napoleon NZ-26 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE

10.1 ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES

IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ASHES RESULT IN FIRES. DO NOT DISCARD ASHES IN CARDBOARD
IF USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP ASHES, BE SURE THE ASHES ARE ENTIRELY COOLED. USING A
VACUUM TO CLEAN UP WARM ASHES COULD CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE THE VACUUM.
A bed of ashes approximately 1" deep should be left on the fi rebox
bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed. When the fi re has burned
down and cooled, remove any excess ashes. To remove the ash, fol-
low the directions below.
A. After the last coal has extinguished, let the appliance cool
at least two hours.
B. Open the appliance doors.
C. Pull the ash dump handle forward to an open position.
Rake the excess ashes over the grate and into the ash pan. Close the ash well.
NOTE: Never operate your appliance with the ash well in an open position! This creates a fi re hazard that
may result in a house/chimney fi re, internal damage to the appliance or discoloration to the gold plated door
(plated fi nishes are not covered by the warranty). To ensure that the ash well is fully closed, allow the door to
snap shut, dislodging anything that may be stuck at the opening.
Vacuum out the fi rebox. Do not use a household vacuum to clean the appliance. We recommend that you use
a shop vacuum that is equipped with a fi ne dust fi lter or a vacuum specifi cally made for ashes and soot. Using
a vacuum which is not equipped with a fi ne dust fi lter may clog and disperse fl y ash and soot into the room.
NOTE: The appliance must be completely out before you vacuum the appliance. Live ashes, if sucked
into the vacuum will light the vacuum on fi re and may ultimately cause a house fi re.
Flip the cover up onto the ash pan when transporting the ashes to a closed container with a tight fi tting lid for
storage. Carry the ash pan using the front and back handles. Keep the closed container on a non-combustible
fl oor or ground, well away from all combustible materials. The ashes should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Cold wood ashes can be used on the garden or compost.

10.2 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. These vapours condense in the relatively cooler chimney fl ue of a slow burning fi re and when
ignited, make an extremely hot fi re. So, the smoke pipe/chimney liner and chimney should be inspected month-
ly during the heating season to determine if a buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.
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BOXES, DUMP IN BACK YARDS, OR STORE IN GARAGES.
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