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5.2.3 Cleaning the Flue System
Flue system cleaning can be a difficult and
dangerous job. If you don't have experience
cleaning flue systems, you might want to hire a
professional flue system sweep to clean and
inspect the system for the first time. After
having seen the cleaning process, you can
decide if it is a job you would like to take on.
The most common equipment used are
fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff
plastic brushes. The brush is forced up and
down inside the flue system to scrub off the
creosote.
The flue system should be checked regularly for
creosote build-up. Inspection and cleaning of
the flue system can be facilitated by removing
the baffle.
CAUTION:
OPERATION OF YOUR MATRIX WOOD INBUILT WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE
AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
NOTE: Before installing the firebrick, check to ensure that none are broken or damaged in any way. If so,
have the damaged ones replaced. Check the firebrick for damage at least annually and replace any broken
or damaged ones with new ones.
The flue cowl can be removed for inspection and/or cleaning of the flue system.
The flue system should be swept following these steps:
1) Remove the fire baffle and air tubes.
2) Remove the flue cowl.
3) Sweep the flue system.
4) Clean the inside of the firebox.
5) Re-install the baffle, the air tubes and the flue cowl.
CAUTION:
OPERATION OF YOUR STRATFORD CF WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND
HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
5.2.4 Fire Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning the Flue system
Before starting to clean your flue system, we recommend that you remove the fire baffle to avoid creosote
dust collection on top of the baffle. Follow the steps below to remove the fire baffle:
1. Remove the front air tube by pulling out the cutter pin on the side of the tube. They are located at the
top, underneath the baffle.
2. Lift the baffle assembly and slide it out of the zero clearance wood inbuilt. You now have access to the
flue.
See Appendix 5: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle for details.
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