Maintenance And Service; Disposal Of Ashes; Chimney Inspection/Cleaning - Heatilator EL36 Series Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Service

A. Disposal of Ashes
Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate
By: Homeowner
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot em-
bers.
• Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
• The closed container should be placed on a non-
combustible floor or 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.
Remove screws,
lift top cover.
Top Cover
Chimney
TR344/TR342
Round
Termination Cap
Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning
Remove 4 screws
and lift top pan off.
Cap
Cap
Slip
Chase
Section
ST375
Square
Termination Cap
Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD• 7/12
B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning
Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season
or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep
By: Certified chimney sweep
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely
HOT. Prevent creosote buildup.
Refer to Figure 3.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.
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 rela-
tively 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 hot fire.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney fire can permanently
damage your chimney system and nearby structures.
In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Technolo-
gies Inc. recommends
• replacement of the chimney, and
• inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of
NFPA Level III inspection criteria.
The chimney shall be inspected at least twice a year
during the heating season to determine when a creosote
buildup has occurred.
When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
1. Remove the 4 screws.
Remove 2 screws from
2. Remove the screen.
the front and back and
3. Remove the baffle. lift the top off.
Cap
TS345/TS345P TCT375
Square Terra Cotta
Termination Cap
Termination Caps
1. Remove (8) screws
2. Lift Top off
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