Hearth and Home Technologies MONTANA 42 EN - Manual (Page 31)

Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Montana US-CAN • 4039-156 Rev P• 10/12 31
Fire Risk
• Do not use chimney cleaners or flame
colorants in your fireplace.
Will corrode chimney.
WARNING
D. Maintenance Task List
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
• Gas connections and fittings (if present)
• Obstructions of termination cap
• Refractory panels
Clean:
• Glass
• Air passageways, grilles
WARNING
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white film.
• Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
CAUTION
E. Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney fire:
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by
qualified professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certified professionals, or
technicians under the direction of certified professionals,
conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection
of the chimney.
• Replace components of the chimney and fireplace as
specified by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney
is properly secured.
A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney sys-
tem. Failure to replace damaged components and make
proper repairs creates risk of fire.
Inspect Maintenance Tasks
Screens 1 Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary. Screens are required.
2 Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects.
Glass Doors 1 Inspect glass panels for cracks. Replace if this condition is present.
2 Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
3 Clean glass using a non-abrasive cleaner such as Brasso©.
Circulation Compartment 1 Remove any foreign objects.
2 Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Firebox 1 Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly, deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6
mm).
Chimney 1 Inspect for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
2 Confirm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants, etc.
3 Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions) has been
maintained.
4 Inspect for corrosion or separation.
5 Verify weather stripping, sealing and flashing remain intact.
6 Inspect for creosote and remove as needed. (See Sections 10 and 11)
Grate 1 If grate burns out, it should be replaced only with the grate specified on the rating plate and in
the replacement parts list for this fireplace.