Safety
CHILDREN
Do not allow children to play near the stove or with the controls. Severe burns may be inflicted by touching the door or door glass, the front, sides or top of the stove. Train children to stay away from the stove and never leave children unattended in the room when the stove is in operation.
CHIMNEYS
See "Definitions,” page 8. The use of makeshift chimney installation is not allowed'.
Before connecting any
CAUTION: Never look directly up a chimney. The use of a mirror, flashlight and goggles is rec- ommended to prevent eye injury due to falling debris.
If a significant amount of creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. (Refer to Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal, below.)
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
For a safe installation, proper clearances to combustible materials must be observed; see page 2 & 16 . Failure to follow these guidelines voids the certification and warranty, is illegal, and can result in a fire causing property damage, injury, or death. Combustible materials include items such as plasterboard or
CREOSOTE -- FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When in good condition and operated properly, your Blaze King
INSPECTION:
Inspect your chimney and chimney connector at least twice each month during the heating season. Patches of creosote in your chimney or chimney connector indicate a possible air leak. Any leak must be repaired. A chim- ney fire or deterioration can enlarge the leak. This will admit more air and cause exhaust gases to condense and form additional creosote. If a significant amount of creosote has accumulated, it must be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
CLEANING:
NEVER intentionally start a chimney fire to clean the flue. DO NOT clean the chimney while it is still connected to the stove Remove the bottom section of pipe and attach a bag to the chimney to catch any creosote removed. Hire a chimney sweep or clean the chimney yourself with a
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