Safety Information; Chimney Cleaning & Inspection - Breckwell The Mahogany Wood Stove Manual

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AFETY NFORMATION
When operating your W3100FS and W3100I, respect
basic safety standards. Read these instructions
carefully and completely before beginning any
installation procedures or attempting to operate the
heater. Failure to do so may result in damage to
property or personal injury and may void the product
warranty.
CAUTION: DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
CAUTION: WHILE THE STOVE IS BURNING, THE
DAMPER ROD MUST BE FULLY OPEN BEFORE
OPENING THE DOOR TO AVOID COMBUSTION FLASH.
Installation and repair of the W3100FS and W3100I
Wood Stove should be done by a qualified service
person. The W3100FS and W3100I, Chimney
connector and chimney should be inspected by a
qualified service person before the heating season,
and at least once a month during the heating season
to determine if a creosote build‐up had occurred.
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR
DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
Due to high surface temperatures, the W3100FS and
W3100I should be located out of traffic areas and
away from furniture and draperies.
Chimney Cleaning & Inspection
Before each heating season the entire chimney system, combustion chamber, and fireplace should be
professionally inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. The chimney connector and chimney should be
inspected at least once a month during the heating season to determine if creosote build‐up has occurred. The
chimney system should be inspected at the chimney connector 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.
If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. The creosote should be
removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. A qualified chimney sweep can
perform this service.
NOTE: For insert installations it will be necessary to remove the insert for proper inspection and cleaning.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should
be carefully supervised when they are in the same
room as the heater.
If the blower cover plate (W3100FS) or the optional
blower assembly have been removed for service, they
must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITH THE
GLASS PANEL REMOVED, CRACKED OR BROKEN.
REPLACEMENT OF THE PANEL SHOULD BE DONE BY A
LICENSED OR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
Ensure adequate combustion and ventilation air are
provided, and that they are not obstructed.
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 relatively 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, which may damage the chimney
or even cause a house fire. In the event of a chimney
fire, CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
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