Dealing With A Chimney Fire; Soot And Fly Ash - Enerzone Euromax EP00070 Installation And Operation Manual

8.2.1 Dealing With a Chimney Fire

Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires. If you have a
chimney fire, follow these steps:
1. Alert your family of a possible danger.
2. If you need assistance, call the fire department;
3. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to control the fire. Do
not use water, as it may cause dangerous vapor explosions.
4. Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot embers coming out of the chimney are not
igniting any combustible material close by;
5. Do not use the stove again until your chimney and stove have been inspected by a
qualified chimney sweep or a Fire Department Inspector;
CAUTION: CLEANOUT OF THE STOVE AND THE VENTING SYSTEM IS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION
DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED ASH.

8.2.2 Soot and Fly Ash

The combustion products contain small particles of fly ash. Fly ash can accumulate especially
in horizontal sections of exhaust pipe and restrict the flow of combustion gases. Incomplete
combustion, produced when igniting, shut down or misuse of the stove will cause some soot
formation which can accumulate in venting system. The venting system must be inspected at
least twice a year to determine if cleaning is necessary.
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