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CHIMNEY FIRE
Communicate with the municipal or provincial fire prevention services to obtain information on how to control chimney
fires. If a chimney fire is declared, they know exactly the measures to take. If you suspect the existence of a chimney fire,
it is recommended to:
Close the door and the air intake key on the stove.
Alert all the family members.
Call the fire department if you need assistance.
Try to extinguish or control the fire with a dry extinguisher, baking soda, sand or ashes. Never use salt because it
is corrosive or water because this may cause a vapour explosion.
Make sure that the sparks leaving the chimney do not ignite the roof.
Have your stove and chimney inspected by the fire protection organization before using it again.
SMOKE DETECTOR
You should not install your smoke detector too close to your stove because it will go off when opening the door for loading.
AIR ENTRANCE
It is prohibited to modify the air intake in any way.
FLOOR PROTECTION
When you choose an insert model, it is almost always necessary to protect the floor by extending the hearth at least 18’’
(45cm) in front of the appliance and a minimum of 8’’ (203mm) on each side of the unit as measured from the load door.
The floor protection must be built out of non-combustible materials (tile, marble, stone, etc…)
