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BRII/90I
ASH REMOVAL
Th
is appliance is required to be cleaned frequently because soot, creosote and ash may accumulate. Wait
until the stove is fully cooled off before the removal of ashes.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE ASH BUCKET
IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILLING
. Ashes should be removed any time they come within one inch of the door
opening. It is not necessary or advisable to completely remove all of the ashes when cleaning this stove. Wood
burns best in a bed of ashes 1/2” thick. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi tting lid. Th
e
closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible fl oor or on the ground (outside), 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. Other
waste shall not be placed in this container.
NEVER STORE HOT ASHES IN A GARAGE OR BASEMENT. HOT ASHES WILL GENERATE
CARBON MONOXIDE AND / OR FLAMMABLE GASES. THESE GASES MAY CAUSE
SUFFOCATION AND POSSIBLE DEATH.
CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
Th
e most effi
cient method to sweep the chimney is using a hard brush. Brush downwards so soot and creosote
residues will come off the inner surface and fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed easily.
Th
e chimney must be checked regularly and if creosote has accumulated, it must be removed without delay.
Cleaning on a regular basis should be suffi
cient during the coldest months.
Smoke Flue Inspection:
1. Th
e chimney should be inspected regularly during the heating season.
2. If possible, the chimney should be dismantled and cleaned.
3. Th
e chimney should be inspected for possible damage.
4. If it is in good condition, put the chimney back in place; otherwise, it must be replaced.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND SMOKE DETECTORS
All homes with a solid fuel burning appliance should have at least one fi re extinguisher in a central location,
known to all, and at least one smoke detector in the room containing the appliance. If it sounds an alarm,
correct the cause but do not de-activate or relocate the smoke detector.
MAINTENANCE cont.
