Warning, Maintenance and servicing the fireplace – Hearth and Home Technologies A42CH EN User Manual

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Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 Rev Y • 10/06

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A. Disposal of Ashes

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fi t-
ting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
a noncombustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending fi nal 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 fi re.

Refer to Figure 11.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.

Chimney

Remove 4 screws
and lift top pan off.

Cap

Slip

Section

ST375

Square

Termination Cap

Cap

Remove screws,
lift top cover.

Top Cover

TR344/TR342

Round

Termination Cap

Chase

Cap

1. Remove the 4 screws.
2. Remove the screen.
3. Remove the baffle.

TS345/TS345P

Square

Termination Caps

TCT375

Terra Cotta

Termination Cap

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

Cap Top

(Be sure
holes in
cap top
and cap
base are
aligned.)

European Copper Series

Termination Cap

(CT3-King shown)

Cap Base

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

Figure 11.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning

Fire Risk
Disposal of ashes

• Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight

fi tting 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 fi re.
• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.

WARNING

C. Firebox Refractory

Check fi rebox 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

fi replace refractory annually.

Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow
overheating of surrounding materials.

WARNING

Note: As you use the fi replace, expansion and contraction
will cause minor cracking of the refractory. This is normal,
unavoidable, and will not affect the performance of the
fi replace. 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

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