Hearth and Home Technologies EPA Certified Woodburning Fireplace 7100FP-GD-B - Manual (Page 57)

September 1, 2008
433-1390G Page 57
7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace
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Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace
A. General Maintenance
Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build
creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the
chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.
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 relatively cool chimney flue
of a newly-started or a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this
creosote creates an extremely hot fire which may damage the
chimney or even destroy the house. The chimney connector
and chimney should be inspected once every 2 months during
the heating season to determine if a creosote or soot buildup
has occurred. If creosote or soot has accumulated, it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
• Frequency: As necessary; at least annually before lighting
stove or once every 2 months during heating
season.
• By: Homeowner / Chimney Sweep
• Task:
See the following instructions.
Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot
embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool
completely. Remove baffle and ceramic blanket from
appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue can
pile up on top of the baffle and ceramic blanket and the
appliance will not work properly. (See Baffle Removal on
page 32). Close the door tightly. The creosote or soot
should be removed with a brush specifically designed for
the type of chimney in use. Clean out fallen ashes from the
firebox. A chimney sweep can perform this service.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
repaired if necessary.
Asphyxiation Risk
Fire Risk
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
• Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts
• Condition of glass and glass assembly
• Obstructions of combustion and ventilation
air
• Obstructions of termination cap
Clean:
• Glass
• Air passageways, grilles
WARNING
Figure 57.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning
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
Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.
WARNING
• Inspect chimney connector and chimney once
every two months during heating season.
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fire.
• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.