Hearth and Home Technologies MONTANA 42 EN - Manual (Page 30)

Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Montana US-CAN • 4039-156 Rev P • 10/12 30
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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.
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.
Chimney
Remove 4 screws
and lift top pan off.
Cap
Slip
Section
ST1175/ST475
Square Termination Cap
Cap
Remove screws,
lift top cover.
Top Cover
TR11/TR11T
TR444/TR442
Round Termination Cap
TCT1175
Terra Cotta
Termination Cap
Remove 2 screws from
the front and back and
lift the top off.
Figure 11.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning
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.
WARNING
C. Firebox Refractory Replacement
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.
Fire Risk
• Inspect fireplace refractory annually.
Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow
overheating of surrounding materials.
WARNING
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.
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Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace
1. Remove Smoke Shield, by unscrewing 8 screws.
2. Remove Hearth Retainer by unscrewing 2 screws on the
left and the right side.
3. Remove Grate Lift up and out
4. Remove side refractory, by unscrewing the 1- screw
holding the refractory bracket in place. Can start on left
or right side. Slide refratory forward and lift up and out.
Repeat on other side.
5. Remove Back Refractory, by unscrewing the one screw
holding refractory bracket in place. Lift up and out.
6. Install new refractory Reverse steps 5-1
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Slide screen out of your
way as needed
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