Heatiator BIR42 Maintenance and Service, A. Disposal of Ashes, B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning

3 Maintenance 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 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 4 screws

Remove screws,and lift top pan off. lift top cover.

Top Cover
Cap	Cap
Chimney
	Slip
	Section
TR11/TR11T	ST1175
TR444/TR442	ST475
Round Termination Cap	Square Termination Cap

Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning

	1. REMOVE (8) SCREWS
	2. LIFT TOP
Remove 2 screws from
the front and back and		TOP
lift the top off.	TOP
		SCREW
SCREW

TCT1175

Terra Cotta

Termination Cap

Available US only

DT SERIES

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