Regular Maintenance; Disposal Of Ashes; Creosote - Formation And Need For Removal - Tulikivi FIORINA Operating Manual

During bakeoven firing, combustion air is channeled through the air
intake vents in the bakeoven door. When the fire has burnt down to
red coals, push the glowing embers through the coal drop down to
the firebox, where they will burn completely on the grate. Pull flip-
flap damper to close the bakeoven, and to open the firebox.
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Heat the fireplace for about an hour on the day prior to baking.
The bakeoven will then heat up faster and heat more evenly dur-
ing baking day, giving you better baking results.Set the air con-
trol lever on the bakeoven door to the 'closed' position and the
air control lever on the ash box door to the 'open' position.
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Once the coals have completely burnt, you can close the flue
damper and set the air control lever on the ash box door to the
'closed' position.

Regular maintenance

Always clean away any ash build-up from the grate before each
firing. Check that the ash box is not full, and empty it if neces-
sary. When emptying the ash box, it's a good idea to clean any
stray ash from the base of the box at the same time. If you use
a vacuum cleaner, you should buy a special attachment designed
Flip-flap
for vacuuming ash. For your safety, only carry out maintenance
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once your fireplace and the ash have completely cooled.

DISPOSAL OF ASHES

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible
floor on the ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in
soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

CREOSOTE - FORMATION AND NEED FOR 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 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
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hot fire. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspect-
ed at least once every two months during the heating season to
determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has ac-
cumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney
fire. You must always adhere to national, regional and local regula-
tions on sweeping fireplaces. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood
burner and firing technique. Check daily for creosote build-up un-
til experience shows how often you need to clean to be safe. Be
aware that the hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited, and
weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather even though
monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest months. Contact
your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information
on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan
to handle a chimney fire. Open the clean outs carefully, so as not
to damage the gaskets. After sweeping, make sure that the clean
outs are properly closed and the ash box is correctly replaced.
Close the maintenance door.
CLEANING SOAPSTONE SURFACES
Only clean your fireplace when it is cold. When carrying out your
regular cleaning, wipe the surface of the fireplace with lukewarm
water and dish detergent. Stains can be rubbed with dish deter-
gent. Allow the liquid to take effect for a few moments, then
rinse and carefully dry the surface with a soft cloth.
Stubborn grease stains and stearin can be removed with the
soapstone cleaner that comes with your fireplace. Follow the
instructions on the package.
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