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Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace
A. Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight- t-
ting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
a noncombustible oor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending nal disposal. If the ashes
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
tting 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 re.
•
Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
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Remove screws
and lift top cover.
Top Cover
Cap
Chimney
TR442, TR444
Round Termination Cap
Figure 11.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning
Heatilator • CI60 • 4013-031 Rev M • 10/06
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 re.
Refer to Figure 11.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.
C. Firebox Refractory
Check rebox 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.
WARNING
Fire Risk
•
Inspect replace refractory annually.
Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow
overheating of surrounding materials.
Note: As you use the replace, expansion and contraction
will cause minor cracking of the refractory. This is normal,
unavoidable, and will not affect the performance of the
replace. 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 4 screws
and lift top pan off.
Cap
Slip
Section
ST475
Square Termination Cap
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