Page 58 Heat & Glo • NorthStar EPA Fireplace • 480-1081C September 1, 2008 September 1, 2008

September 1, 2008

11 Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace

A. General Maintenance

Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build
creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the
chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.
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 relatively cool chimney
ueofanewly-started oraslow-burningre.As aresult,
creosoter esidue accumulates on  the ue lining.  When
ignited,this creosotecreatesan extremelyhot rewhich
may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. The
chimney connector and chimney should be inspected once
every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a
creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or soot
has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk
ofachimneyre.

1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

• Frequency: As necessary; at least annually before lighting
stove or once every 2 months during heating
season.
• By:Homeowner/ChimneySweep
• Task: See the following instructions.
Remove all ash from the rebox and extinguish all hot
embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool
completely. Disconnect ue pipe or remove bafe and
ceramic blanket from appliance before cleaning chimney.
Otherwise residue can pile up on top of the bafe and
ceramic blanket and the appliance will not work properly.
(SeeBafeRemovalon page31).Close thedoortightly.
The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush
specicallydesignedforthetypeofchimneyinuse.Clean
outfallen ashes from the rebox. A chimney sweep can
perform this service.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
repaired if necessary.

Asphyxiation Risk

Fire Risk

Annual inspection by qualified technician

recommended.

Check:
• Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts

• Condition of glass and glass assembly

• Obstructionsofcombustionandventilation

air

• Obstructionsofterminationcap

Clean:

• Glass

• Air passageways, grilles

WARNING
Figure 58.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning
Chimney
Remove 4 screws
and lift top pan off.
Cap
Slip
Section
ST375
Square
Termination Cap
Cap
Remove screws,
lift top cover.
Top Cover
TR344/TR342
Round
Termination Cap
Chase
Cap
1. Remove the 4 screws.
2. Remove the screen.
3. Remove the baffle.
TS345/TS345P
Square
Termination Caps
TCT375
Terra Cotta
Termination Cap
Remove 2 screws from
the front and back and
lift the top off.
Cap Top
(Be sure
holes in
cap top
and cap
base are
aligned.)
European Copper Series
Termination Cap
(CT3-Kingshown)
Cap Base
Remove 8 screws
(9 for King), lift top
cover.