Maintaining The Venting System; Facing A Chimney Fire; Fly Ash And Soot - Osburn OP00030 Manuel D'opération

Maintaining the Venting System

REGULARLY INSPECT THE VENTING SYSTEM, GASKETS AND OTHER SEALING PARTS TO
PREVENT SMOKE AND COMBUSTION GASES FROM ESCAPING.
Sweeping the vent system can be difficult and dangerous. For inexperienced people, it is best to hire
a professional chimney sweep to inspect and clean the system.
For an experienced person who would like to perform the sweeping himself, the most effective method
is to use a 3" or 4" brush, depending on the installation. Start at the top of the vent system and brush
down, so that the ash, soot and creosote residues come off the inner surface and fall into the bottom
of the venting system, where they can be removed easily.
The venting system must be maintained in good condition and well maintained.
IF A SIGNIFICANT LAYER OF CREOSOTE HAS ACCUMULATED (3 MM (1/8") OR MORE), IT
MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY TO ELIMINATE CHIMNEY FIRE HAZARD.

Facing a Chimney Fire

1. Evacuate family members and animals from the building, and then call the fire department.
2. Turn off the unit. Do not unplug it!
3. If possible, use a chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to control the fire. Do not use
water as this may cause hazardous vapor explosions.
4. Do not use the stove until the venting system and the stove have been inspected by a qualified
chimney sweeper or fire inspector.

Fly Ash and Soot

Combustion products contain small particles of fly ash. Fly ash can accumulate particularly in the
horizontal sections of exhaust pipe and restrict the flow of combustion gases. Incomplete combustion
during start-up, shut-down or improper use of the stove will cause soot to build up in the exhaust
system. The exhaust system must be inspected at least twice a year to determine if sweeping is
required.
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