Northline Express BK100E Owner's Manual - page 11
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mAINTENANCE & SERvICE hINTS
ASH DISPOSAL –
Do not allow ashes to
accumulate higher than the grate. Dispose of
properly. (See Safety Instructions #10, page 2.)
CHImNEY DRAFT
– Draft is a function of the
chimney, not the stove — do not expect the stove
to draw. Smoke spillage into the house or excessive
buildup of condensation or creosote in the chimney
are warnings that the chimney is NOT function-
ing properly. Correct the problem before using
the stove. Following are some possible causes for
improper draft.
1. The connector stove pipe may be pushed
into the chimney too far, stopping the draft.
2. If the chimney temperature is too cool,
water will condense in the chimney and run back
into the stove. Creosote formation will be rapid
and may block the chimney. Operate the stove at
a fire level high enough to keep the chimney warm
to prevent condensation from forming.
3. If the fire burns well but sometimes creates
excess smoke or burns slowly, it may be caused
by the chimney top being lower than another part
of the house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing
over a house or tree, falls on top of the chimney
like water over a dam, beating down the smoke.
The top of the chimney should be at least three
(3) feet above the roof and be at least two (2) feet
higher than any point of the roof within ten (10)
feet.
CREOSOTE – Formation and Removal.
Slow-burning wood produces tar and other organic
vapors which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. Creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning
fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the flue lining. If ignited, this creosote creates an
extremely hot fire which may ignite surrounding
materials resulting in a building fire.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed. Failure to remove creosote may result
in ignition and may cause a house/building fire.
Creosote may be removed using a chimney brush
or other commonly available materials from your
local hardware retailer.
CHImNEY INSPECTIONS
– The chimney
connector and chimney should be inspected at
the beginning of and at least twice a month dur-
ing the heating season to determine if a creosote
buildup has occurred.
Chimney fires burn very hot. If the chimney
connector should glow red, reduce the fire by
closing the damper and slide draft control and
immediately call the fire department.
CAUTION: A CHImNEY FIRE mAY CAUSE IGNI-
TION OF wALL STUDS OR RAFTERS wHICH
wERE ASSUmED TO BE A SAFE DISTANCE
FROm THE CHImNEY. IF A CHImNEY FIRE
HAS OCCURRED, HAVE YOUR CHImNEY IN-
SPECTED BY A qUALIFIED ExPERT BEFORE
USING AGAIN.
A fire in the stove may be smothered by
pouring a large quantity of coarse salt, baking soda,
or cool ashes on top of the fire.
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