Installation & Use

• Check the fireplace to make sure it complies with
  the local building codes.
  
  
• Use protective devices like glass doors or a screen
  which stops sparks.
  
  
• Install a removable cap on the chimney.
  
  
• Avoid using flammable liquids or garbage to start a fire.
  
  
• Clean out all flammable materials near the fireplace.
  
  
• Use only seasoned hardwood and approved fire tools.

Cleaning

• Make sure the previous ashes are cleaned out before starting a fire.
  
  
• Use non-combustible containers to remove ashes and remove immediately from the home.
  
  
• Fireplaces require annual inspections and cleaning by a certified chimney sweep.
  
  
• Regular maintenance is needed to remove obstructions and creosote.

Safety

• Only close the damper when the fire has completely gone out.
  
  
• Never leave a fire burning unattended.