Fireplace System Maintenance Schedule - Vermont Castings Winter Warm - Small Insert Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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Disconnect the flue liner or vent connector from
the flue collar of the stove.
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Slide the firechamber forward until you have ac-
cess to the fireplace opening.
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Inspect the flue.
You can now inspect the smoke shelf area and the
chimney. Before replacing the WinterWarm Small In-
sert, this area should be inspected for signs of deterio-
ration and cleaned thoroughly with a chimney brush.
Clean the chimney using a specially designed brush the
same size and shape as the flue liner. Flexible fiber-
glass rods are used to run the brush up and down the
liner, causing any deposits to fall to the bottom of the
chimney where they can be removed through the clean-
out door.
The chimney connector should be cleaned by discon-
necting the sections, taking them outside, and removing
any deposits with a stiff wire brush.
Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning, being
sure to secure the individual sections with sheet metal
screws.
If your WinterWarm Small Insert is installed into a
factory-built fireplace, the chimney should be cleaned
from above using the appropriate size round brush and
enough rods to clean the entire length of the flue.
If you can't do the chimney inspection yourself, con-
tact your local Vermont Castings' Authorized Dealer, or
engage a professional chimney sweep to perform the
inspection and cleaning of the chimney.
Reverse the procedure to re-install the firechamber.
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Fireplace System Maintenance Schedule

Fireplace:
Daily:
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Ash should be removed before the level reaches
the top of the pan. Check each time you re-load,
or at least once a day.
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Keep the area around the fireplace clear of any
combustible material.
Yearly Spring Cleaning:
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Remove ash from the firebox and replace with a
moisture-absorbing material (such as Kitty Litter)
to keep the interior of the fireplace dry.
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Touch up painted surfaces with black paint.
Flex Connection:
Two Weeks:
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Inspect the chimney and flue connection. Clean
the system if necessary.
Yearly Spring Cleaning:
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Disassemble the flue connection and take it
outdoors for inspection and cleaning. Replace
weak sections of connector.
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Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration.
Repairs to a masonry chimney should be made
by a professional mason. Replace damaged
sections of prefabricated chimney. Your local
Vermont Castings' dealer or a chimney sweep
can help determine when replacement is
necessary.
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Thoroughly clean the chimney.
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