Section 3: Maintenance And Service; Inspection/Cleaning; A. Disposal Of Ashes; B. Chimney & Chimney Connector Inspection/Cleaning - Heatilator EcoChoice ECO-ADV-WS18 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Service

A. Disposal of Ashes

• Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 inch (44mm) of
firebox lip. Leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-13mm) of ash in the
bottom of the firebox.
• By: Homeowner
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers.
• Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid.
• The closed container should be placed on a non-
combustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending fi nal 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
B. Chimney and Chimney Connector

Inspection/Cleaning

• Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep; more
frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft (4.3-
4.8m). (measured from bottom of appliance).
• By: Certifi ed Chimney Sweep
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
Prevent creosote buildup
• Remove all ash from the fi rebox and extinguish all hot
embers before disposal.
• Allow the appliance to cool completely.
• Disconnect fl ue pipe or remove baffl e and ceramic blanket
from appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise
residue can pile up on top of the baffl e and ceramic
blanket. (See Baffl e Removal on page 23).
• Close the door tightly.
• The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush
specifi cally designed for the type of chimney in use.
• Clean out fallen ashes from the fi rebox.
• It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned
and repaired if necessary.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Do not use chimney cleaners or fl ame colorants in your
appliance. It will corrode your pipe.
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Heatilator • ECO-ADV-WS18 • 7056-138C • September 15, 2011
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 fl ue of a slow-burning fi re.
• As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue
lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely
hot fi re.
• The chimney and chimney connector shall be inspected
every two months 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 fi re.
C. Appliance Inspection - Routine
• Frequency: Every 2 months at the same time the chim-
ney and chimney connector are inspected.
• By: Homeowner
Check for:
• Cracks in glass
• Door handle - smooth cam operation
• Baffl e and ceramic blanket correct placement
• Baffl e for cracks
• Firebrick for cracks, broken or crumbly
• Door gasket. (Dollar bill test). Place a dollar bill between
the stove and the door and then shut the door. If you
can pull the dollar bill out, remove one spacing washer
from the door handle behind the latch cam and try the test
again. See Figure 22.1 on page 22. If you can still pull
the dollar bill out, replace the door gasket.
• Glass frame for loose screws
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