EXCEL Canada 5 Owner’s Manual
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
KEEP YOUR CHIMNEY CLEAN Wood stoves can quickly create large
deposits of creosote in the chimney. Some wood stoves can create
enough creosote in two weeks to cause a chimney fire.
When using a wood stove, we recommend that you:
1. Initially inspect the chimney system weekly. From this you will learn
how often it will be necessary to clean your chimney.
2. THE CHIMNEY SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY
TWO MONTHS DURING THE HEATING SEASON to determine if
creosote or soot has built up. When a maximum of 1/4" of creosote or
soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire.
3. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep. If you want
to clean your chimney yourself, then; clean your chimney using a
properly fitting nylon or steel brush. Do not use a brush that will scratch
the stainless steel interior of the chimney. Use of an oversize brush
may damage the chimney.
4. Do not expect chemical chimney cleaners to keep your chimney clean.
Their use does not negate the necessity of periodically inspecting and
cleaning your chimney.
CHIMNEY FIRES
If you are having a chimney fire, follow these steps:
1. Close all heater doors and combustion air controls. For fireplaces, block
the fireplace opening with a non-combustible material (such as a steel
sheet).
2. Alert your family to the possible danger.
3. If you require assistance, alert your fire department.
4. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to
control the fire. Do not use water as it may cause a dangerous steam
explosion.
5. Watch for smouldering or fire on combustibles next to the stove, stove
pipe and chimney. Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot embers
coming out of the chimney are not igniting the roof.
6. Do not use the stove again until your chimney and stove pipe have
been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or Fire Department
Inspector.
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