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Creosote Formation and Need for Removal:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces compounds in exhaust smoke, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooled chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely dangerous fire in the chimney. The chimney connector and the chimney
should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has
accumulated it should be removed to reduce risk of a chimney fire.
Creosote Reduction:
To help reduce the formation of creosote within the flue, ALWAYS BURN DRY, SEASONED WOOD. Dry wood burns hotter, allowing flue
gases to maintain temperatures above 212°F which should reduce the formation of creosote in the chimney. If the flue gas temperature
falls below 212°F, condensation occurs causing creosote formation and accumulation within the chimney.
As an added precaution, periodic chimney inspections are recommended during the heating season to determine if creosote formation
has occurred. For safety and efficiency, it is also recommended that the chimney system be inspected and cleaned prior to each heating
season.
Power Failure:
In case of power failure, to prevent your Fire Chief Furnace from over-heating and causing damage to the electrical components, follow
these steps:
• Ensure that the bypass rod is pulled out, allowing heat to go up the chimney.
• Close the spin damper control on the ash drawer and fuel door.
• Do NOT add more fuel (coal or wood) to the firebox.
There is no warranty on electrical components damaged due to power failure.
CAUTION:
• INSPECT FLUE PIPES, FIREBOX, STOVE PIPE, CHIMNEY AND DRAFT BLOWER JOINTS AND SEALS REGULARLY TO
ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLUE GASES ARE NOT DRAWING INTO, AND CIRCULATED BY THE
AIR-CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
• CLEANING OF THE FIREBOX, STOVE PIPE, CHIMNEY AND DRAFT BLOWER (IF USED), IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT
AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS CAUSED BY
THE ACCUMULATED ASH.
• Do not use chemicals to start the fire.
• Do not burn garbage, gasoline, naphtha, engine oil, or other flammable liquids/inappropriate materials.
