Heat & Glo Fireplace RUTHERFORD 50 User Manual

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Maintainance and Service

A. Disposal of Ashes

Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate
By: Homeowner

B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning

Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or
as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep
By: Certifi ed chimney sweep

Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers.

• Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid.
• The closed container 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 dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely
HOT. Prevent creosote buildup.

Refer to Figure 3.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.

Creosote - 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 rela-
tively cool chimney fl ue of a slow-burning fi re. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. When
ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fi re.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney fi re can permanently
damage your chimney system and nearby structures.

In the event of a chimney fi re, Hearth & Home Technolo-
gies Inc. recommends

• replacement of the chimney, and
• inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of

NFPA Level III inspection criteria

The chimney shall be inspected at least twice a year during
the heating season to determine when a creosote buildup
has occurred.

When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.

Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08

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Termination Cap

Remove 4 screws & lift off top.