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Chimney Maintenance
Regular chimney inspection and maintenance
combined with proper operation will prevent
chimney fires. Keep your chimney clean. Do not
allow more than 1/16" (1.6 mm) creosote build
up in your chimney. The amount of creosote will
depend on variables such as frequency of use
and type of fire. We recommend that you:
A. Initially inspect the chimney system weekly.
From this, you will learn how often it will be
necessary to clean your chimney.
B. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified
chimney sweep. If you wish to clean it
yourself, we recommend using a stiff plastic
or non-metallic brush. If a metal brush is
used, its size should be slightly smaller than
the flue to avoid damaging the chimney. Do
not use a brush that will scratch the stainless
steel interior of the chimney.
C. Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep
your chimney clean. The rain cap can be
removed for inspection and/or cleaning of
the chimney.
Dealing With a Chimney Fire
Regular chimney maintenance and inspection
can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney
fire, follow these steps:
1. IMPORTANT: Close the fireplace door and
the combustion air controls; this will stifle
the fire.
2. Alert your family of the possible danger.
3. If you require assistance, alert your fire
department.
4. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extin-
guisher, baking soda or sand to control the
fire. Do not use water as it may cause a
dangerous steam explosion.
5. Ensure that sparks and hot embers com-
ing out of the chimney are not igniting the
roof.
6. Do not use the fireplace again until your
chimney and fireplace have been inspected
by a qualified chimney sweep or a fire depart-
ment inspector.
Door Frame Finish Care
Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth to polish
the casing. Do not use abrasives such as steel
wool, steel pads or an abrasive polish for they
may scratch the frame's finish.
Disposing Of Ashes
Remove ashes only when the fire is out and
the ashes are cold (24 to 48 hours after the
fire is out).
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
WARNING
Disposal of Ashes: Ashes should
be placed in a metal container
with a tight fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible
floor or on the ground well away
from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal. If the
ashes are disposed of by burial
in soil or otherwise locally dis-
persed, they should be retained
in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
REFRACTORY REPLACEMENT
The intense heat of the fire will normally cause
hairline cracks in the refractory brick. These
cracks can be minimized by proper curing as
described in section First Fires. They will not
normally diminish the effectiveness of the
refractory brick. If large cracks develop, then
the refractory should be replaced. To replace
the refractory bricks, follow these steps:
1. Remove the side refractory brackets (6)
2. Remove the front refractory bricks (3)
3. Remove the bottom refractory brick (4)
4. Remove the left side refractory bricks (5)
5. Remove the right side refractory bricks (2)
6. Remove the back refractory brick (1)
7. Remove the deflectors (7) above the tubes
(Can be removed without removing other bricks
for chimney cleaning)
To install the new refractory bricks, follow the
above steps in reverse.
1. Back Refractory
2. Right Side Refractory
3. Front Refractory Bricks
4. Bottom Refractory
5. Left Side Refractories
6. Side Refractory Brackets
7. Deflectors
Figure 5
DOOR INSTALLATION
The doors must be put in place only when the
installation of the Montecito Estate™ fireplace
is completed. All you have to do is fit the
male part of the hinge, already on the door, to
the female part, which is on the fireplace. To
remove the doors, simply pull them up from
the hinges. The door adjustment has been set
at the factory. If the fit is still not perfect, you
can adjust the door using the hinge screws
(See Figure 7-1)
Figure 6 -
Door Installation
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
The doors may need to be adjusted to be com-
pletely airtight. The gaskets' air-tightness can be
adjusted using the adjustment screw located on
the right side of the fireplace facade (An Allen
key #1/8 – not supplied - will be necessary for
this adjustment) (see Figure 7-2).
Checking Door Seal
A one-inch strip of paper may be used to perform
a test of the integrity of the door seal. Close the
door on the paper in at least eight points. It is
normal to feel only a slight amount of friction.
The door gasket does not need to be "tight" in
all areas, since a small amount of leakage is not
hazardous or detrimental to the performance
of your fireplace.
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