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Creosote – Formation & Need for Removal
1. When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
2. To prevent creosote buildup:
• Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and higher chimney temperatures, therefore
less creosote deposit.
bring it back to proper operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take place
3. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at minimum every two months to determine
if creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk
CAUTION: Operating N65 stove continually at a low burn rate (air starvation) or using green
(unseasoned) wood will increase the formation of creosote.
WARNING: If you are not certain of creosote inspection, contact your dealer or local chimney
property damage, injury, or death,
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