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 embers.
•Place ashes in a metal container with a
•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
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.
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Remove 2 screws from the front and back and lift the top off.
TCT1175
Terra Cotta
Termination Cap
Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning
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