Odour From The Paint; Ash Disposal; Creosote Build-Up And Removal - PSG CADDY Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

-THE ASH DRAWER AND EXCHANGERS ACCESS PANEL GET
VERY HOT, DO NOT HANDLE WITH BARE HANDS.

ODOUR FROM THE PAINT

The furnace will release some smoke and odors when first fired; this is normal and will stop
when the paint has finished curing. Burn the unit at high rate with windows opened until the
smoke and smell is vented out.

ASH DISPOSAL

Ashes must be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The ash container should be
stored outdoors, well away from all combustible materials. If the ashes are intended to be buried
in soil, wait until all cinders have thoroughly cooled before burying.

CREOSOTE BUILD-UP AND REMOVAL

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which, when combined
with moisture, produce creosote. The creosote vapors condense in a relatively cool chimney and
flue. As a result, creosote residues accumulate on the chimney and flue linings.
N.B. To minimize the frequency of the chimney cleaning, buy your firewood at least one year
before using it. Store in a dry place in order to obtain the minimum moisture rate and optimize
the efficiency. Do not store wood or combustible materials within the installation minimum
clearances and space required to reload the appliance and remove the ashes.
When ignited, creosote produces an extremely hot fire inside the chimney.
To avoid this situation, it is important to do the rotation of wood. Inspect the chimney system at
regular intervals to determine a cleaning cycle. A weekly cleaning might be required during mild
temperature periods but a monthly cleaning should be sufficient during cold periods. If a
significant layer of creosote has accumulated, it should be removed immediately to
eliminate the risk of a chimney fire. Remember that a small hot fire is preferable to a large
smoldering one that can deposit creosote within the system. An emergency plan is necessary in
case of a chimney fire. It's important to clean the exchangers thoroughly at the end of the
season to prevent corrosion.
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