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Monaco Installation and Operation Manual
5.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney
Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and
dangerous job. If you don't have
experience cleaning chimneys, you
might want to hire a professional
chimney sweep to clean and inspect
the system for the first time. After
having seen the cleaning process, you
can decide if it is a job you would like to
take on.
The most common equipment used are
fibreglass rods with threaded fittings
and stiff plastic brushes. The brush is
forced up and down inside the chimney
flue to scrub off the creosote.
The
chimney
should
regularly
for
creosote
Inspection and cleaning of the chimney
can be facilitated by removing the
baffle.
Do not expect chemical cleaners to
keep your chimney clean.
The rain cap can be removed for inspection and/or cleaning of the chimney.
The chimney should be swept following these steps:
1) Remove the fire baffle and air tubes.
2) Remove the rain cap.
3) Sweep the chimney.
4) Clean the inside of the firebox.
5) Re-install the baffle, the air tubes and the rain cap.
CAUTION: OPERATION OF YOUR MONACO WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE
UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY.
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be
checked
build-up.
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