Heatiator I80 Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace, A. Disposal of Ashes, Fire Risk

11 Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace

A. Disposal of Ashes

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fit- ting lid. The closed container of ashes 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 dis- persed, they should be retained in the closed container until all embers have thoroughly cooled.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Disposal of ashes

•Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid.

•Do not place metal container on combustible surface.

•Ashes should be retained in closed container until all embers have thoroughly cooled.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Prevent creosote buildup

•Inspect chimney once every two months during heating season.

•Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fire.

•Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.

B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning

Inspect the chimney internally for obstructions and construc- tion damage. Flue pipe joints and seams must be continu- ous and mechanically tight.

The chimney should be inspected once every two months during the heating season.

If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

Refer to Figure 11.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.

C. Firebox Refractory

Check firebox refractory for excessive cracks or gaps. If cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm) in width the refractory should be replaced. See Section 12 for replacement information.

WARNING

Fire Risk

•Inspect fireplace refractory annually.

Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow overheating of surrounding materials.

Note: As you use the fireplace, expansion and contraction will cause minor cracking of the refractory. This is normal, unavoidable, and will not affect the performance of the fireplace. If the cracks become large enough that the metal behind the refractory is exposed or large pieces fall out, the panels should be replaced.

Remove 8 screws (9 for King), lift top cover.

Cap Top		Remove 4 screws
(Be sure
	Remove screws,	and lift top pan off.
holes in	lift top cover. Top Cover
cap top
and cap
base are
aligned.)	Cap	Cap
Cap Base	Chimney
		Slip
		Section
European Copper Series	TR11/TR11T	ST1175
Termination Cap	TR444/TR442	ST475
(CT-King shown)	Round Termination Cap	Square Termination Cap

Available US only

Figure 11.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning

Remove 2 screws from the front and back and lift the top off.

TCT1175

Terra Cotta

Termination Cap Available US only

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