Hearth and Home Technologies HST-42D owner manual Maintainance and Service, Disposal of Ashes

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3 Maintainance and Service

A. Disposal of Ashes

Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate

By: Homeowner

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot em- bers.

•Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.

•The closed container should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final 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 Inspection/Cleaning

Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep

By: Certified chimney sweep

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT. Prevent creosote buildup.

Refer to Figure 3.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.

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 rela- tively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system and nearby structures.

In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Technolo- gies Inc. recommends

•replacement of the chimney, and

•inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria.

The chimney shall be inspected at least twice a year 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 fire.

Remove screws,

Remove 4 screws

lift top cover.

and lift top pan off.

Top Cover

 

 

 

Cap

Cap

 

 

Chimney

Slip

Section

1.Remove the 4 screws.

2.Remove the screen.

3.Remove the baffle.

Cap

Chase

Remove 2 screws from the front and back and lift the top off.

TR344/TR342

ST375

Round

Square

Termination Cap

Termination Cap

TS345/TS345P

TCT375

Square

Terra Cotta

Termination Caps

Termination Cap

Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning

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Contents Fire Risk Wood Burning FireplaceHot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Number Listing Label Information/LocationGrate User Guide Table of ContentsInstaller Guide CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Limited WarrantyHeat & Glo HST-42D 27177 Rev AB 11/08 Combustible Materials Listing and Code ApprovalsAppliance Certification Non-Combustible MaterialsHot glass will cause burns Operating InstructionsYour Fireplace Firescreen Seasoned WoodStarting a Fire GrateOptional Components Glass DoorsOutside Air optional Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log LightersWood Fuel Creosote Formation and Need for Removal Maintainance and ServiceChimney Inspection/Cleaning Disposal of AshesFrequency As desired Glass CleaningCheck Firebox Refractory Inspect GrateStart Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideTypical Fireplace System Getting StartedNegative Pressure Design and Installation ConsiderationsDraft Frequently open doors Central heat outlets or returns Locating Fireplace & ChimneyInspect Fireplace and Components Tools and Supplies NeededFireplace System Requirements Select Fireplace Location Framing & ClearancesClearances to Combustible Materials ClearancesFrame the Fireplace Sidewalls/SurroundsPlace Protective Metal Hearth Strips Installation of FireplaceThings to Consider Position the FireplaceFt min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet AK14/AK18 Installation Install Outside Air KitChimney Assembly Meters Chimney RequirementsExample Using Offsets/ReturnsAssemble Chimney Sections Install Chimney Air KitInstalling the Ceiling Firestop Install Ceiling FirestopsPrepare Attic Insulation Shield Install Attic Insulation ShieldCut out Hole in Roof Complete InstallationInstall Flashing Following steps should be skipped if using a chaseFlat Roofs Chimney Termination RequirementsConstruct the Chase Chase InstallationsInstall Chase Top Install Fireplace & ChimneyST375 Square Termination Cap Install Termination CapTS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap Open Top Shroud TR342 caps require radiation shield ShroudsRadiation Shield Field Constructed ShroudsRoofed Style Shroud radiation shield required Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required= 1/k x inches of thickness FinishingHearth Extension Noncombustible Facing Finishing MaterialClearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Combustible MantelSquares Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1 AccessoriesGas Log/Lighter Provision Wood Burning InsertsReference Materials Fireplace DimensionsCatalog # Chimney Components14-1/2 10-7/8 276 mm HST-42D Service PartsDo not Discard this Manual
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