Heat & Glo LifeStyle HST-42D owner manual Maintenance and Service, Disposal of Ashes

3Maintenance 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 non- combustible 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
TR344/TR342	ST375
Round	Square
Termination Cap	Termination Cap

1.	Remove the 4 screws.	Remove 2 screws from	1. Remove (8) screws
			2. Lift Top off
2.	Remove the screen.	the front and back and		TOP
			TOP
3.	Remove the baffle.	lift the top off.
Cap		SCREW		SCREW
Chase
	TS345/TS345P	TCT375
	Square	Terra Cotta
	Termination Caps	Termination Cap	DT SERIES

Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning

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