Chimney Maintenance - Hergom HERITAGE Libro De Instrucciones Para Instalación, Mantenimiento Y Uso

i) Clean the chimney at least once a year.
j) The joints of the tubes forming the chimney, in the event of using simple metal tubes,
must be sealed using refractory filler. Each tube must fit into the next to prevent any creosote
from reaching the outside.
k) The exterior metal chimneys must be built with special double heat-resistant tubes for
solid fuel.
1.2.7 - GENERAL ADVICE FOR INSTALLING THE HEATING APPLIANCE:
 Install the heating appliance on an insulated base.
 It is important to insulate the heating appliance from the floor to prevent the floor from
absorbing a large part of the calories of the appliance.
 Place the heating appliance in a suitable place for better output.
The best location is generally the lounge, as it is a large area and generally located in the
centre of the dwelling.
If the house has two floors, the best thing is to place it on the lower floor and near the
staircase.
Having performed the installation, it must be preserved, and so it is necessary to carry out
periodical checks so that the chimney will work properly and to avoid its deterioration.
1.3.1 - INSPECTING THE CHIMNEY
Certain sections of special pipes and T pieces make inspection and maintenance a relatively
easy task.
By removing the lower cover of the T, it is possible to clean the set of pipes from the top, using a
chimney sweeping brush.
The waste coming off the inside of the pipes will be collected in a rubbish bag or bucket located
at the bottom of the chimney. A mirror fixed to a bracket support enables easy inspection of the
chimney.
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1.3 - CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE

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