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• If bright embers are glowing above the ash dump cap during a low or medium fire, air may be

leaking past the ash plug. If this is happening, a possible over fire hazard exists. The stove

should be shut down and allowed to cool. Properly seal the ash dump cap.

4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING

Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, as well as good burning practices, are required to prevent

chimney fires. When wood (especially green wood) is burned without adequate heat or air supply, it

produces tar and other organic vapours (smoke), which combine with expelled moisture to form

creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney of a slow-burning fire. As a

result, creosote residues accumulate on the chimney. When ignited, this creosote makes an

extremely hot fire which could be hazardous. Your E.P.A Century stove has been designed to reduce

the amount of creosote produced. Even so, the chimney and any chimney connector should be

inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote

build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a

chimney fire. Call a professional chimney sweep, or go to your local E.P.A Century dealer, purchase

a chimney brush, and have the chimney cleaned. The chimney and chimney connector must be in

good condition and kept clean.

Contact your local, municipal, state, or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a

chimney fire before there is any chance that it may happen.

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