Maintenance; Ash Removal Procedures; Creosote Formation And Removal; Run-Away Or Chimney Fire - Napoleon NZ7000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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9.0 MAINTENANCE

9.1

ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES

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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" (25mm) deep should be left on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal
bed. When the fire 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.
Scoop the ash from the firebox into a container with a lid. Cover
the container and move the container away from the appliance
onto a suitable surface to ensure the ashes cool.
D.
Dispose of the ashes.
NOTE: 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 or in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
9.2

CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooler chimney fl ue of a slow-burning fi re. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fi re.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating
season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.
9.3

RUN-AWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE

A CHIMNEY FIRE CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM. THIS DAMAGE CAN
ONLY BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE DAMAGED COMPONENT PARTS. CHIMNEY FIRES ARE
CAUSES:
• Using incorrect fuel, or small fuel pieces which would normally be used as kindling.
• Creosote build up in chimney.
• Leaving the door ajar too long and creating extreme temperatures as the air rushes in the open door.
• If equipped; burning your appliance with the ash plug not securely seated.
SOLUTIONS:
• Do not burn treated, painted, artificial, paper or processed wood logs, coal, charcoal, coloured paper
or cardboard.
• Have chimney regularly cleaned.
• Be careful not to over-fire the appliance by leaving the door open too long after initial start-up. A
thermometer on the chimney connector helps to indicate the appliance operating temperature.
• If equipped, always operate the appliance with the ash plug properly installed.
W415-1676 / B / 10.26.17
BOXES, DUMP IN BACK YARDS, OR STORE IN GARAGES.
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NOT COVERED BY THE LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY.
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