Hearth and Home Technologies C-40 - Manual (Page 58)

Page 58 Heatilator • Constitution EPA Fireplace • 480-1091C November 11, 2008
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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. Disconnect flue pipe or 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 31). 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 58.1 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
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.