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B. General Maintenance
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
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Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season
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more frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16
ft. (measured from bottom of appliance)
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before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.
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the appliance will not work properly. (See %D H 5HPRYDO
on page 23). Close the door tightly. The creosote or soot
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the type of chimney in use. Clean out fallen ashes from the
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It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
repaired if necessary.
Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build
creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the
chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.
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slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
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which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
once every 2 months during the heating season to determine
if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or
soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the
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Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.
• Inspect
chimney once every two months during
heating season.
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney
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WARNING
chimney
connector
Fire Risk.
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chimney pipe.
2. Disposal of Ashes
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- By: Homeowner
Fire Risk.
Ashes could contain hot embers.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
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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.
Fire Risk. Disposal of Ashes.
• Ashes should be placed in metal container
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combustible surface.
• Ashes should be retained in closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
3. Appliance Inspection
- Frequency: Every 2 months at the same time the
chimney and chimney connector are inspected.
- By: Homeowner
Check for:
• Cracks in glass
and
• Door handle - smooth cam operation
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• Firebrick for cracks, broken or crumbly
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the stove and the door and then shut the door. If you can
pull the dollar bill out, replace the door gasket.
• Glass frame for loose screws
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
not
place
metal
container
on
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