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4.12 CHIMNEY FIRES
This might occur when the fire gets extremely hot. Burning cardboard, branches, or small pieces of wood can ignite
the creosote residue accumulated in the evacuation flue system. The usual signs are:
1. Rumbling.
2. The flue gets extremely hot (red).
3. Flames or sparks are coming out of the chimney.
In case of a chimney fire, call your local fire department immediately and sprinkle the roof
around the chimney with water.
Make sure that the furnace door is closed as well as the damper (if necessary, lower the thermostat starting point or
release the chain from the damper and close the barometric draft control manually).
If the fire gets uncontrollable due to an improper use or because the draft is too strong, follow the same procedure
as in a chimney fire except that you will have to OPEN the barometric draft control manually.
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
Phone number: ___________________________________
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