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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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