Flash Fires; Ash Removal Procedures; Inspection Of Heat Exchangers, Flues And Chimneys - Napoleon HYBRID 150 Operating Instructions Manual

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FLASH FIRES

A fl ash fi re is a small fi re burned quickly when you don't need much heat. After your kindling has "caught", load
at least 3 pieces of wood, stacked loosely. Burn with the draft control fully open or closed only slightly.

8.10 ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES

ASH REMOVAL DOOR SHALL ALWAYS BE TIGHTLY CLOSED EXCEPT WHEN COAL BED IS
OPEN OR POORLY SEALED ASH REMOVAL DOORS DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE
FURNACE CAN CAUSE A FORGE AFFECT ON THE FUEL LOAD AND CAUSE THE FURNACE TO
OVER FIRE. THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FURNACE, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
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, follow the directions below.
A. After the last coal has extinguished, let the appliance cool at least two hours.
B. Open the appliance doors.
C. Move ashes through the grate in the fi re box fl oor, open the ash removal door and slide out the ash
pan. Pour the ashes into a metal, airtight, container with a lid. Replace the ash pan and ensure the
ash removal door is tightly closed. Cover the container with the lid and move the container away from
the appliance onto a suitable non-combustible surface outdoors where the ashes can safely cool away
from any combustibles. Dispose of the ashes.

8.11 INSPECTION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS, FLUES AND CHIMNEYS

IMPORTANT:
○ Establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of appliance, and fi ring techniques.
○ Check daily for creosote build up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary.
○ Be aware that the hotter the fi re, the less creosote is deposited, and that weekly cleanings may be
necessary in mild weather, even though monthly cleanings may be enough in the coldest months.
○ Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fi re.
○ See Section 9.8 for instructions for creosote removal.
INSPECT FLUE PIPES, FLUE PIPE JOINTS, AND FLUE PIPE SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT
SMOKE AND FLUE GASES ARE NOT DRAWN INTO, AND CIRCULATED BY THE AIR CIRCULATION
THE HEAT EXCHANGER, FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY MUST BE INSPECTED FREQUENTLY AND
CLEANED REGULARLY TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED CREOSOTE AND ASH. UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS OF USE, CREOSOTE BUILD UP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY. ENSURE THE HEAT
EXCHANGER, FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY ARE CLEANED AT THE END OF BURNING SEASON, THIS
HELPS TO MINIMIZE CORROSION IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE APPLIANCE, FLUE PIPE AND
EXTINGUISHED AND ASH ARE BEING REMOVED FROM FURNACE.
BOXES, DUMP IN BACK YARDS, OR STORE IN GARAGES.
CHIMNEY MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION.
PERSONAL INJURY.
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