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5 – MAINTENANCE:
a) Taking out the ashes:
CAUTION: BE SURE THE FIRE IS OUT AND THE FIREPLACE BODY COLD
BEFORE REMOVING ASHES!
The ash removal hatch located below the grate is designed to make cleaning
easier. Dispose of ashes in an appropriate ash container (not supplied). The
hatch is removed by turning the handle. After cleaning, be sure to secure the
hatch back properly!
CAUTION: DO NOT LIGHT A FIRE WITH ASH REMOVAL HATCH
REMOVED, AS THIS WILL PRODUCE OVER-FIRING OR HOUSE FIRE.
DAMAGE CAUSED FROM NON-OBSERVANCE OF THIS CAUTION IS NOT
COVERED UNDER FOCUS LIMITED WARRANTY.
b) Inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the chimney:
CAUTION: CHEMICAL SWEEP NOT PERMITTED: ONLY MECHANICAL
SWEEP ALLOWED!
Refering to focus black steel flue : it must absolutly be swept with a nylon brush.
Never use metal brushes! Damage caused from non-observance of this caution
is not covered under the focus limited warranty.