SAFETY FIRST
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without either the firescreen or the door
closed.
8. DO keep all combustible materials (furniture, firewood, etc.) at least 4' away from
the front of the fireplace.
9. DO NOT use a fireplace grate or other products not specified for use with this
fireplace.
10. DO NOT step or put legs of a step ladder on the metal front step or the hearth
threshold.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that our products
be installed and serviced by professionals who are
certified by the National Fireplace Institute in the
U.S. or by Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc.
in Canada.
C
REOSOTE
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ORMATION AND
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When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine
with the expelled moisture from the wood to form creosote. The creosote vapors can
condense in the relatively cool chimney of a slow burning fire. When ignited, this
creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney should be inspected periodically
during the heating season to see if a creosote build-up has occurred. If a significant
layer of creosote has accumulated (¼" or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk
of chimney fire.
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We recommend always burning your fireplace with seasoned wood logs. Do not use
construction scraps (e.g. 2x4 or plywood scraps) as your only supply of fuel as you can
overheat and seriously damage the fireplace.
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If you use densified wood logs, do not use more than two at a time and only with the
firescreen closed. If you use more than two at a time, you will overfire the fireplace.
If you use wax fuel logs (e.g. Duraflame), do not use more than one wax fuel log at a
time and only with the firescreen closed. Using them with a closed door will lead to a
dirty glass. Furthermore, if you use more than one at a time, you will overfire the
fireplace.
Use only firelogs that have been evaluated for fireplace use. In Canada, they should
meet the requirements of ULC/ORD-C127-M1990. Refer to the firelog warnings and
caution markings prior to use.
