Venting System Maintenance; Dealing With A Chimney Fire; Soot And Fly Ash - Enerzone EUROSTAR Installation And Operation Manual

8.2 Venting System Maintenance

CAUTION: REGULARLY EXAMINE THE VENTING SYSTEM, THE JOINTS, AND THE SEALING
TRIMS TO ENSURE THAT THE SMOKE AND THE COMBUSTION GASES ARE NOT DRAWN
BY THE CONVECTION BLOWER.
The most efficient method to sweep the venting system is by using a 3'' or 4'' pellet brush
depending on your installation. Brush downwards so ash, soot and creosote residues will come off
the inner surface and fall at the bottom of the clean out tee where they can be easily removed. The
venting system must be in good condition and kept clean.
WARNING: IF A SIGNIFICANT LAYER OF CREOSOTE HAS ACCUMULATED (3MM / 1/8" OR
MORE), IT MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY TO ELIMINATE THE RISK OF A CHIMNEY
FIRE.

8.2.1 Dealing With a Chimney Fire

Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney
fire, follow these steps:
1. Alert your family of a possible danger.
2. If you need assistance, call the fire department;
3. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to control the fire. Do not
use water, as it may cause dangerous vapour explosions.
4. Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot embers coming out of the chimney are not igniting
any combustible material close by;
5. Do not use the stove again until your chimney and stove have been inspected by a qualified
chimney sweep or a Fire Department Inspector;
CAUTION: CLEANOUT OF THE STOVE AND THE VENTING SYSTEM IS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING
THE SUMMER MONTHS, CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED ASH.

8.2.2 Soot and Fly Ash

The combustion products contain small particles of fly ash. Fly ash can accumulate especially in
horizontal sections of exhaust pipe and restrict the flow of combustion gases. Incomplete
combustion, produced when igniting, shut down or misuse of the stove will cause some soot
formation which can accumulate in venting system. The venting system must be inspected at least
twice a year to determine if cleaning is necessary.
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