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Owner's Manual - At Andiron Fireplace Shop

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3Maintainance and ServiceA. Disposal of AshesFrequency: When they reach bottom of grateBy: HomeownerWARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers.• Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid.• The closed container should be placed on a noncombustiblefl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustiblematerials, pending fi nal disposal.• If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwiselocally dispersed, they should be retained in the closedcontainer until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.B. Chimney Inspection/CleaningFrequency: <strong>At</strong> least twice a year during heating season oras recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweepBy: Certifi ed chimney sweepWARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremelyHOT. Prevent creosote buildup.Refer to Figure 3.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.Creosote - Formation and Need for RemovalWhen wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and otherorganic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture toform creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relativelycool chimney fl ue of a slow-burning fi re. As a result,creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. Whenignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fi re.WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney fi re can permanentlydamage your chimney system and nearby structures.In the event of a chimney fi re, Hearth & Home TechnologiesInc. recommends• replacement of the chimney, and• inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions ofNFPA Level III inspection criteriaThe chimney shall be inspected at least twice a year duringthe heating season to determine when a creosote builduphas occurred.When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed toreduce the risk of a chimney fi re.Remove screws,lift top cover.Top CoverRemove 4 screwsand lift top pan off.Remove 2 screws fromthe front and back andlift the top off.CapCapChimneySlipSectionTR11/TR11T/TR11-TVRound Termination CapST1175Square Termination CapTCT1175Terra CottaTermination CapFigure 3.110Chimney & Termination Cap CleaningHeatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev C • 07/08

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