Hearth & Home Technologies 5100I-GD-B Benutzerhandbuch

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September 1, 2008

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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.

•  Frequency:  Annually  or  once  every  2  months  during

heating season.

•  By: Homeowner / Chimney Sweep
•  Task:  Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish 

all hot embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to

cool completely. If the chimney has a full reline, remove

the baffle, ceramic blanket and manifold tubes from the 

insert  before  cleaning  chimney.    Otherwise  residue

can pile up on top of the baffle and the appliance will 

not work properly.  (See Baffle Removal on 

page 32).

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.

If  the  insert  is  a  direct  connect  within  a  masonry

chimney,  remove  the  insert  from  the  fireplace.    The 

creosote or soot can be caught in a large garbage bag

secured to the pipe. Clean any remaining debris from

fireplace smoke shelf.
It  is  also  recommended  that  before  each  heating

season the entire system be professionally inspected,

cleaned  and  repaired  if  necessary.    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.

•  Frequency: As necessary
•  By: Homeowner
•  Task:  Ashes should be placed in a metal container with

a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should 

be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, 

well away from all combustible materials, pending final 

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.

•  Frequency: As necessary
•  By: Homeowner
•  Task:    Clean  glass  with  a  nonabrasive  glass  cleaner.

Abrasive  cleaners  may  scratch  and  cause  glass  to

crack.  If the deposits on the glass are not very heavy,

normal glass cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may 

be removed by using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes

or by using a commercially available oven cleaner. After

using  an  oven  cleaner,  it  is  advisable  to  remove  any

residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water. Oven

cleaner  left  on  during  the  next  firing  can  permanently 

stain the glass and damage the finish on plated metal 

surfaces.

Risk of Fire
Disposal of Ashes

•  Ashes  should  be  placed  in  metal  container

with tight fitting lid.

•  Do not place metal container on combustible

surface.

•  Ashes should be retained in closed container

until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

Fire Risk.

•  Do not use chimney cleaners or flame 

colorants in your appliance

•  Will corrode pipe.

Fire Hazard.

Prevent creosote buildup.

•  Inspect chimney connector and chimney

once every two months during heating

season.

•  Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney 

fire.

•  Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.