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ly rub the area of the glass stained with soot. Wipe the glass clean
with damp paper towel and then carefully dry the glass (figure 9).
To clean the firebox door frame, you can use a mild solution of
water and washing-up liquid. Do not use any solvent-based cleaner.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any unauthorized
or unapproved changes or additions made to fireplace structures.
Only extra and spare parts that have been approved by the
manufacturer and properly installed are permitted for use with
your fireplace.
Troubleshooting
Low air pressure, condensation, or strong winds can create air
pockets that cause poor draft. Draft is always worse during low
pressure than during fine weather or subzero temperatures.
Condensation can easily collect in the flue when your fireplace has
not been used in a long time. During the summer, you can avoid
this by keeping the damper slightly open when your home is go-
ing to be empty for a while. This will prevent condensation from
forming in the flue.
The reason for poor flue draft may also be due to the surroundings
of your house. If flue draft is poor when the wind is blowing in a
certain direction, the fault may not be in the fireplace or the flue.
A nearby tree, dense forest, a large hill or slope, or even the shape
of your roof could be the culprit. You might solve this problem by
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cutting down trees, raising the height of your chimney, or simply
not using your fireplace under certain wind conditions.
Incorrectly set mechanical ventilation systems may also cause
problems with flue draft, especially in the case of mechanical ex-
tractors. A powerful cooker hood can cause low pressure and ad-
versely affect flue draft.
IF THERE IS NO FLUE DRAFT OR YOUR FIREPLACE
SMOKES DURING FIRING:
• Turn off any ventilation systems.
• Open an external door or window.
• Open the maintenance door and slightly open the ash box (NOTE!
The surface of the ash box may be hot.)
• Check that the damper (if one is installed) is open and that the
air control lever is set to the 'open' position.
• Check that there are no blockages preventing combustion air
from entering the fireplace.
• If none of the above measures helps, contact your chimney
sweep or authorized Tulikivi representative.
IF THERE IS A CHIMNEY FIRE:
• Set the fireplace's air control lever to the 'closed' position.
• Keep the firebox door closed.
• Contact local fire department immediately.
• Do not attempt to extinguish the fire with water.
• After a chimney fire, a chimney sweep must check both the fire-
place and the flue before the next firing.
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