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12
Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace
A. Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ash-
es are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dis-
persed, they should be retained in the closed container until
all embers have thoroughly cooled.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Disposal of ashes
•
Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight
fitting lid.
•
Do not place metal container on combustible surface.
•
Ashes should be retained in closed container until all
embers have thoroughly cooled.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Prevent creosote buildup
•
Inspect chimney once every two months during heating
season.
•
Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fire.
•
Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
Remove screws,
lift top cover.
Top Cover
Cap
Chimney
TR11/TR11T
TR444/TR442
Round Termination Cap
Figure 12.1 Chimney cleaning
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Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • 4070-300 Rev C • 4/11
Remove 4 screws
and lift top pan off.
Cap
Slip
Section
ST1175
ST475
Square Termination Cap
B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning
Inspect the chimney internally for obstructions and construc-
tion damage. Flue pipe joints and seams must be continu-
ous and mechanically tight.
The chimney should be inspected once every two months
during the heating season.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney fire.
Refer to Figure 12.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.
C. Firebox Refractory
Check firebox refractory for excessive cracks or gaps. If
cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm) in width the refractory should
be replaced. See Section 12 for replacement information.
Fire Risk
•
Inspect fireplace refractory annually.
Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow
overheating of surrounding materials.
Note: As you use the fireplace, expansion and contraction
will cause minor cracking of the refractory. This is normal,
unavoidable, and will not affect the performance of the
fireplace. If the cracks become large enough that the metal
behind the refractory is exposed or large pieces fall out, the
panels should be replaced.
Remove 2 screws from
the front and back and
lift the top off.
SCREW
TCT1175
Terra Cotta
Termination Cap
Available US only
WARNING
1. REMOVE (8) SCREWS
2. LIFT TOP
TOP
DT SERIES
TOP
SCREW
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