PSG MAX CADDY - General Requirements; Odour from the Paint; Ash Disposal; Creosote Build-Up and Removal

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2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 Make sure the chimney outlet and the pipes are clean and in good condition.
 DO NOT USE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS OR LIQUIDS TO LIGHT THE FIRE.
 Do not burn wood coated with paint, glue or chemical products.
 DO NOT BURN WASTES OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, MOTOR OIL, OR
OTHER UNSUITABLE MATTERS.
 Do not install an automatic feeder on this furnace.
 Do not store wood in the vicinity of the furnace. Respect the required clearances between combustible materials
and the source of heat.
WARNING
THE ASH DRAWER AND EXCHANGERS ACCESS PANEL GET VERY HOT. DO NOT
MANIPULATE WITH BARE HANDS.
2.2 ODOUR FROM THE PAINT
It is normal that smoke and odours emanate from the unit when you first light it. It is recommended to burn it at high
rate and ventilate the building until the odours disappear. The smoke is not toxic.
2.3 ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes must be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The container should be stored outdoors, well away
from combustible materials. This container should not receive any other type of waste. If the ashes are meant to be
buried in soil, wait until all embers have thoroughly cooled before burying.
2.4 CREOSOTE BUILD-UP AND REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours which, when combined with moisture, form
creosote. The creosote vapours condensate in a relatively cool chimney flue. As a result, creosote residues
accumulate inside the flue lining and the exchangers.
N.B.: To minimize the frequency of the chimney cleaning, buy your firewood at least one year before using it. Store
it in a dry place in order to obtain the minimum moisture rate and optimize the efficiency. Do not store wood or
combustible materials within the installation minimum clearances or the space required to reload the appliance and
remove ashes.
When ignited, creosote produces an extremely hot fire inside the chimney.
In the first year of use, in order to avoid chimney fires, inspect the chimney system at regular intervals to determine a
cleaning cycle. Depending on the type of wood used and its quality, a semi-annual cleaning may be required. A
yearly cleaning is mandatory.
If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated, it must be removed immediately to eliminate the risk of
chimney fire.
Remember that a small, hot fire is preferable to a large smouldering one to prevent creosote build-ups within the
system. Prepare an emergency procedure in case of a chimney fire.
It is recommended to clean the heat exchangers thoroughly at the end of season in order to prevent
corrosion.