Appliances Without Ash Pan (1100Ml,1450Ml); Creosote Formation And Removal; Runaway Or Chimney Fire - Napoleon 1100ML Instructions D'installation Et D'opération

8.1.2 APPLIANCES WITHOUT ASH PAN (1100ML, 1450ML)
Since these models have no ash pan, shovel some ashes out through the door into a metal container
with a tight fitting lid. Keep the closed container on a noncombustible floor or ground, well away from all
combustible materials. The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled. Cold wood ashes can be used on the garden or in the compost.
8.2

CREOSOTE FORMATION AND 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 cooler 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.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating
season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.
8.3

RUNAWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE

A CHIMNEY FIRE CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM. THIS DAMAGE CAN
ONLY BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE DAMAGED COMPONENT PARTS. CHIMNEY FIRES ARE
Runaway fi res can be the result of three major factors:
• Using incorrect fuel, or small fuel pieces which would normally be used as kindling.
• Leaving the door ajar too long and creating extreme temperatures as the air rushes in the open door.
• Burning your appliance with the ash plug not securely seated.
SOLUTIONS:
• Do not burn treated or processed wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper or cardboard.
• Be careful not to over-fi re the appliance by leaving the door open too long after initial start-up. A
thermometer on the chimney connector and/or appliance top helps.
• Always operate the appliance with the ash plug properly installed.
IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE:
• Have a well understood plan for evacuation and a place outside for everyone to meet. Prepare to
evacuate to ensure everyone's safety.
• Close air control on appliance.
• Call local fi re department. Have a fi re extinguisher handy. Contact local authorities for further
information on how to handle a chimney fi re.
• After the chimney fi re is out, clean and inspect the chimney for stress cracks prior to lighting another
fi re. Also check combustibles around the chimney and the roof.
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NOT COVERED BY THE LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY.
WARNING
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