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9.2
ODOUR FROM THE PAINT
It is normal that smoke and odours emanate from the unit when you first light it. It is recommended to burn it at high rate
and ventilate the building until the odours disappear. The smoke is not toxic. This should be done before the ducts
are connected to the furnace to prevent smoke dispersion in the house.
9.3
ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes must be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The container should be stored outdoor, well away from
combustible materials. This container should not contain any other type of waste. If the ashes are meant to be buried in
soil, wait until all embers have thoroughly cooled before burying.
9.4
CREOSOTE BUILD-UP AND REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours which, when combined with moisture, form
creosote. The creosote vapours condensate in a relatively cool chimney flue. As a result, creosote residues accumulate
inside the flue lining and the exchangers.
To minimize the frequency of the chimney cleaning, buy your firewood at least one year before using it. Store it in a dry
place in order to obtain the minimum moisture rate and optimize the efficiency. Do not store wood or combustible
materials within the installation minimum clearances or the space required to reload the appliance and remove ashes.
When ignited, creosote produces an extremely hot fire inside the chimney.
In the first year of use, inspect the chimney system at regular intervals to determine a cleaning cycle. Depending on the
type of wood used and its quality, a mid-season cleaning may be required. A yearly cleaning is mandatory. If a significant
layer of creosote has accumulated, it must be removed immediately to eliminate the risk of chimney fire.
Remember that a small, hot fire is preferable to a large smouldering one to prevent creosote build-ups within the system.
Prepare an emergency procedure in case of a chimney fire. It is recommended to clean the heat exchangers
thoroughly at the end of season in order to prevent corrosion.
9.5
SMOKE DETECTOR
We highly recommend the use of a smoke detector. It must be installed at least 15 feet (4,57 m) from the appliance in
order to prevent undue triggering of the detector when reloading.
9.6
DOOR GLASS
To maintain a clean and safe installation, do not build your fire too close to the glass or allow logs to lean on the
glass.
Do not operate your furnace at too low a setting. Keep the air inlet opened long enough during the fire start-up
to prevent the fire from smouldering, which could stain the glass.
An intense fire will help keep the glass clean. However, in the event that your glass gets stained, which should
not occur under normal operating conditions, you will have to clean it using a wet cloth and a fireplace glass
cleaner. Clean the glass ONLY when the unit has cooled down. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
WARNING! AVOID KNOCKING OR SCRATCHING THE GLASS. IT COULD CRACK OR BREAK.
Glass specifications:
Made of 5/32" (4 mm) thick ceramic glass.
Do not operate your wood furnace with a broken glass, as this could seriously damage your furnace.
You can purchase a replacement glass from your Caddy dealer.
9.7
ASH DRAWER
Your furnace is equipped with an ash drawer to collect ashes produced by the combustion of wood. This drawer must
not be left open during combustion as this may cause over firing and serious damages to the furnace. Moreover, the
additional air created could cause the dispersion of ashes in the ventilation system. The drawer must be cleaned
weekly. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any ashes around the drawer in order to avoid the dispersion of ashes
in the ventilation system.
It is important that the door, the heat exchanger door and the ash drawer be kept closed while the
appliance is in use. Maintain all gaskets in good condition; in case of deterioration, contact your
dealer for a genuine replacement gasket.
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