Creosote And Soot; Coal; Wood And Coal Stoves - ICC EXCEL Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

CREOSOTE AND SOOT - Formation and need for removal
When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapours,
which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.
As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited
this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.

COAL

Some coals contain large quantities of Sulphur (up to 7%). When coal is
burned, Sulphur and coal ash are deposited in the chimney flue. This
deposit combines with moisture to form a highly corrosive acid (Sulphuric
Acid).
In order to protect your chimney, we recommend that you:
1. Burn only low Sulphur coals (less than 1% Sulphur).
2. Have your chimney cleaned within 48 hours of shutting down your stove
at the end of the heating season. Be certain that all the soot is
removed.

WOOD AND COAL STOVES

If you are planning to install a wood stove, we recommend that you:
1. Choose a stove that has a label of a recognized Testing Laboratory
(such as WH, UL, ULC, and CSA). The EPA approved, low emissions
stoves are highly recommended.
2. Connect only one solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney. Do not
connect an oil or gas burning appliance to a chimney venting a solid
fuel burning appliance.
3. Never over fire your stove. If any part of the stove or stove pipe is
glowing red, then you are over firing. Immediately close the stove's
damper until the system cools. The high temperatures caused by over
firing can permanently damage the stove and stove pipe and may
overheat nearby combustible walls and furniture.
4. Install the stove and stove pipe as described in the Installation
Instructions accompanying the stove. BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN THE
REQUIRED CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION.
5. Keep your flue gases between 300°F and 500°F. This will maximize
efficiency while minimizing condensation and creosote formation.
6. Do not burn sea driftwood. Salt is highly corrosive to all types of
stainless steel. Do not burn treated lumber.
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