Maintenance and service, A. disposal of ashes, B. chimney inspection/cleaning – Heat & Glo Fireplace HEAT & GLO PIER-40 User Manual

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Maintenance and Service

Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning

A. Disposal of Ashes

Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate

By: Homeowner
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot em-

bers.

• 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 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.

Heat & Glo • BAY-40, PIER-40 • 34977 • Rev AE • 05/07/13

Chimney

Remove 4 screws

and lift top pan off.

Cap

Slip

Section

ST1175

Square Termination Cap

Cap

Remove screws,

lift top cover.

Top Cover

TR11/TR11T

Round Termination Cap

TCT1175

Terra Cotta

Termination Cap

Remove 2 screws from

the front and back and

lift the top off.

1. REMOVE (8) SCREWS

2. LIFT TOP

TOP

TOP

SCREW

SCREW

DT SERIES

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