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are sold by stove and fireplace dealers. They are
specially formulated to dissolve creosote without
damaging the glass. Then, to get a sparkling
surface, finish with a clean duster and a domestic
glass cleaner such as Windex. Warning: Wait
until the glass has completely cooled before
attempting to clean it.
cleaner on glass.
7. Replacing a fireguard glass pane
7.1 Glass specifications: If a firescreen glass
pane shatters, replace it with another one of the
same type and dimensions.
- Fireplaces 9000, 9120, 9800, 9123
Tempered glass, 6 mm
- Fireplace 9200: Ceramic glass, 5 mm
The replacement glass can usually be ordered
from a local glazier or ordered directly from Don-
Bar Fireplaces. (Note: the fireguard glass panes
are not warantied against breaking).
reinstalling a fireguard pane, recover and clean the
existing hardware (stabilizing feet, swivels and
handles) and reinstall it according to the
instructions of Part 1 of this manual. Warning:
Never replace a broken firescreen glass with an
ordinary glass: it will shatter and may cause
serious injuries.
8. Chimney maintenance
8.1 Creosote build up and removing: When
wood burns slowly, tar and organic vapors are
released. These combustion by-products combine
with moisture to form creosote. When creosote
vapor comes in contact with a relatively cold
surface such as a chimney flue during a slow
burning fire, it condensates. As a result, creosote
residues built up inside the chimney. When this
creosote deposit catches fire, the chimney can
reach dangerously high temperatures.
8.2 Inspection and regular maintenance: The
REV. 2014-10
Never use an abrasive
:
When
chimney must be inspected regularly during the
heating season in order to determine whether is
creosote build-up.
fires, t he chimney must be cleaned if the creosote
build-up reaches a 1/8" (3 mm) thickness.
9. Humidity and condensation
9.1 Excessive humidity and condensation: In
winter, high humidity levels inside the house can
cause chimney problems such as condensation,
and ice build-up eventually dripping into the
fireplace. In extreme cases, the condensation
water can even infiltrate the chimney insulation.
To avoid these problems, it is necessary to
maintain a 30-35% humidity level inside the
house.
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