DAKA 521FB Manual

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DAKA 521FB Manual Page 8 of 32 January 2009Rev. 2, June 2012VI. GENERAL WOOD-BURNING SAFETYBuilding Codes: Check local building and mechanical codes prior to installation to ensureconformance with all requirements.Home Insurance: Review home insurance policy for coverage.Paint Odor: During initial start-up, the unit may omit fumes as the paint outside shell cures. Pleaseprovide outside ventilation throughout the home to help clear the odor.Ash Disposal: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closedcontainer of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground – well away from allcombustible materials pending final disposal. The ashes may be disposed of by burial in the soil orotherwise locally dispersed. They should be retained in the closed container until all cinders havethoroughly cooled.Creosote: Formation & Need for RemovalWhen wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors that combine with expelledmoisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosotemakes an extremely hot fire.The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heatingseason to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should beremoved to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.SAFETY NOTICEIF THIS FURNACE IS NOT PROPERLYINSTALLED, A HOUSE/BUILDING FIREMAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY,CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIREOFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS,RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR AREA.REFER TO MARKING ON APPLIANCEFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.