3 Maintenance and Service
A. Disposal of Ashes
•Frequency: When ash is within
•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 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 and Chimney Connector Inspection/Cleaning
•Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more frequently if chimney exceeds or is under
•By: Certified Chimney Sweep
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT. Prevent creosote buildup.
•Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers before disposal.
•Allow the appliance to cool completely.
•Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and ceramic blanket from appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue can pile up on top of the baffle and ceramic blanket. (See Baffle Removal on page 22).
•Close the door tightly.
•The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use.
•Clean out fallen ashes from the firebox.
•It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired if necessary.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in your appliance. It will corrode your pipe.
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 relatively cool chimney flue of a
•As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
•The chimney and chimney connector shall be inspected every two months 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.
C. Appliance Inspection - Routine
•Frequency: Every 2 months at the same time the chim- ney and chimney connector are inspected.
•By: Homeowner
Check for:
•Cracks in glass
•Door handle - smooth cam operation
•Baffle and ceramic blanket correct placement
•Baffle for cracks
•Firebrick for cracks, broken or crumbly
•Door gasket. (Dollar bill test). Place a dollar bill between the stove and the door and then shut the door. If you can pull the dollar bill out, remove one spacing washer from the door handle behind the latch cam and try the test again. If you can still pull the dollar bill out, replace the door gasket.
•Glass frame for loose screws
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