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CHIMNEY FIRE
Communicate with the municipal or provincial fire prevention services to obtain information on the
way of controlling chimney fires. If a chimney fire is declared, they will know exactly what measures
to take.
If you presume the existence of a chimney fire it is recommended to:
Close the doors and combustion control key of the stove
Advise all family members
Call the fire department if help is needed
Try to extinguish or control fire with a dry extinguisher, baking soda, sand or ashes. Never use salt
because it is corrosive. Nor water, because it could cause a vapour explosion
.
Make sure that the sparks leaving the chimney do not ignite the roof.
Have your stove and chimney inspected by the fire protection organization before using again
.
SMOKE DETECTOR
You should not install your smoke detector too close to your stove because it will go off when
opening the door for loading
.
AIR ENTRANCE
It is prohibited to modify the air entrance in any way.
OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE INSTALLATION
The external air intake system must be installed according to the following instructions
-1. The maximum length of the duct must be 20' feet. The length of the duct should be as short as
possible.
-2. The air register should not be installed with more than 7'feet above the stove bottom.
-3. Cold air must come form the exterior of the house.
-4 The air of the basement attic or of the garage must not feed the air intake.
-5. The external register should not be able to intake the release of car, gas, or other air outlets.
-6. The register, if possible, must be placed so it is not blocked by snow or exposed to extreme
winds.
-7. The register and the duct can be installed either on top or the bottom of the floor.
Make a 4-¼ in (110 mm) opening in the exterior wall of the house at the chosen location. From the
outside place the exterior air intake in the opening (shutters opened downwards).
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