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SootEater RCH205 Rotary Chimney Cleaning System User Manual

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1. 18 for completely instructions on finishing up Step 8 Rotary clean through bottom of tee Step 9 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions on finishing up 10 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the Bottom Up Using a Vacuum cont Method 4 Cleaning through Chimney Cleanout w Vacuum in Thimble Step 1 Important Read all information on pages 5 6 7 amp 8 before proceeding Step 2 Insert vacuum hose into stove pipe or thimble Step 3 Seal off opening with plastic amp duct tape Step 4 Turn on vacuum Step 5 Remove tee cover Step 5 Open cleanout insert whip and rod into flue mee Step 6 Insert whip amp rod into flue Step 6 Rotary clean through cleanout door from bottom up Step 7 Seal bottom of tee w plastic Poke hole in plastic then feed rod through before sealing Step 7 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions completely finishi D Step 8 Rotary clean through bottom of tee Step 9 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions on finishing up 11 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the Bottom Up Without Vacuum Method 1 Cleaning Through Stove Door Opening Without Vacuum Caution This method can only be used if you have direct access to the chimney flue from inside the stove without creating a tight bend radius while cleaning Step 1 Important Read all information on pages 5 6 7 amp 8 before proceeding Step 2 Feed rods amp whip into
2. on finishing up Step 1 Important Read all information on pages 5 6 7 amp 8 before proceeding Step 2 Insert vacuum hose into stove Step 3 Feed rods amp whip into flue Step 4 Turn on vacuum Step 5 Seal off part of opening with plastic amp duct tape if necessary Step 6 Rotary clean through stove and up into stove pipe and chimney flue Always use a Back amp Forth motion while spinning rods to prevent screws in flue pipe from cutting through rods Always spin rods at angles less than 90 deg Step 7 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions on finishing up Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the Bottom Up Method 3 Using a Vacuum cont Cleaning through Chimney Cleanout w Vacuum Placed in Stove Cleaning Through Clean Out Door Step 5 Open cleanout insert whip and rod into flue Step 6 Rotary clean through cleanout door from bottom up Step 1 Important Read all information on pages 5 6 7 amp 8 before proceeding Step 2 Insert vacuum hose into stove or into stove pipe from inside stove Step 3 Seal off opening with plastic amp duct tape Step 4 Turn on vacuum Vacuum hose locations Cleaning Through Clean Out Tee Step 5 Remove tee cover Step 6 Insert whip amp rod into flue Step 7 Seal bottom of tee w plastic Poke hole in plastic then feed rod through before sealing Step 7 See pages 17 amp
3. pernai ana de akan E Gansad anion A AAAA ia teas 4 POOISREQUIECE EEE EENE E E A E E 4 General Safety amp Operating Tips 0 cece cece ence eee eee e eee eeaeeeaeees 5 6 amp 7 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys Getting Started esanera Sondie beds pacacucaaneaptoerese andes AAA AAEREN PE R 8 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from Bottom Up With Vacuum Method 1 Cleaning through stove door opening ssssssssrrseeesssssssssrsrererreee 9 Method 2 Cleaning through stove pipe ss csisees lavds tine i easseeawiges hak ee ena ened 9 Method 3 Cleaning through chimney cleanout w vacuum in StoVe eceeee eee 10 Method 4 Cleaning through chimney cleanout w vacuum in thimble 4 11 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from Bottom Up Without a Vacuum Method 1 Cleaning through stove door or flue pipe opening without a vacuum 12 Method 2 Cleaning through chimney cleanout without a vacuum eee eee 13 Method 3 Cleaning through chimney cleanout w thimble sealed off 066 14 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from Top Down With Vacuum 15 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from Top Down Without Vacuum 16 Finishing Wives ich Sess Se saree ee eins cece e nce ek es seas oa ee 17 amp 18 Cleaning Fireplace Chimneys Cleaning Fireplace Chimneys from Bottom Up 19 21 Cleaning Fireplace Chimney
4. rods and whip up into chimney until you hear amp feel the whip contact the under side of cap Use caution when approaching the height of the cap Go slowly when feeding rods upward to prevent pushing cap off chimney B Without rain cap installed When the whip exits top of chimney the rods will spin more freely resulting from less torque on rods How to tell when you ve reached the Bottom of the chimney flue If cleaning from the top down A You may want to drop a rope or string down chimney to measure height prior to rotary cleaning This will indicate how many rods will be needed Use caution when approaching the bottom of flue to avoid punching through plastic if used B You may also lower the whip into the chimney one rod at a time without spinning until you reach the bottom and then spin rods as you pull them out of chimney Cleaning the Rain Cap Spin the Chimney Whip up into the screening of the chimney cap in one direction and then the opposite direction to clean all corners of the cap Note Most caps are larger than the chimney flue It may be necessary to clean cap before trimming whip to fit chimney flue Use caution when approaching the height of the cap Go slowly when feeding rods upward to prevent pushing cap off chimney General Safety amp Operating Tips cont Replacing Whip Line Removing Old Whip Line 1 Use 3 16 hex key included to loosen set screw 3 8 16 x 4 L located inside
5. Gardus INC S60 t ater Rotary Chimney Cleaning System Operator s Manual EY Thank you for purchasing the Sot Eater Rotary Chimney Cleaning System Please follow the important safeguards and operating instructions included within this manual before operating the system It may be necessary to reference additional publications to provide further safety and operating procedures W The S otEater System Includes 1 Chimney Whip 6 3 Long Flexible 1 Drill Adapter 1 52 x 48 Chimney Rods 1 Hex Key Fireplace Stove Opening cover f f Place this edge even with Spin Whip edge of table Trim Guide Measuring Flue Cut Whip Line 1 4 inch longer than measured flue dimension Round Flues Square Rectangular t Edge of Table Spin Whip Instructions for Trimming Whip Line 1 Lay Trim Guide on table with edge of Trim Guide even with edge of table 2 Touch edge of Spin Whip ball to edge of table so that one set of strands lay extended across Trim Guide 3 Mark each strand at the desired length with pen or marker 4 Repeat for remaining sets of strands 5 Cut strands on marked areas Note For whip line replacement please see page 7 Contents Why Clean Your Clinic Vic acted Sevier Reds thwotcodetde lv swage Cents eee Sivecte de lvls ce creatives 4 When to Inspect amp Clean Your Chimney iit copeip cuiearases atest caetupestian races eteiotes 4 Types of Chimney Depositar
6. ace opening with plastic Use duct tape to seal around edges to contain dust while rotary cleaning Do not completely seal top corner of plastic yet 4 Trim Chimney Whip to fit the inside dimension of your lt X chimney See Trim Guide on inside front cover Square amp Rectangular Flues 10 If chimney flue is square or rectangular spin whip in one direction the whole length of one rod then reverse direction of drill and spin whip in opposite direction while working the rod in and out to clean opposite corners of the flue Repeat this method for each rod added until you reach the top of chimney flue 5 Cut small slit in plastic near the middle of fireplace opening Attach whip to end of one rod Feed opposite end of rod through plastic from inside firebox leaving whip inside firebox Finish sealing plastic tightly around fireplace opening Insert Drill Adapter into drill Attach rod to drill Feed whip into chimney flue and begin spinning whip up into chimney flue one rod at a time with a back and forth motion Spin whip in both directions to Clean square amp rectangular flues 20 Cleaning Masonry amp Pre Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the Bottom Up cont 11 Cleaning the Rain Cap Spin the Chimney Whip up into the screening of the chimney cap in one direction and then the opposite direction to clean all corners of the cap Note Most caps are larger than the
7. chimney flue It may be necessary to clean cap before trimming whip to fit chimney flue CHIMNEY CAP 12 Cleaning Smoke Chamber Once chimney flue is clean begin rotary cleaning smoke chamber Use an Up and Down motion as well as a Side to Side motion while cleaning Reverse drill to get complete cleaning action in opposite corners Note Many Pre Fab fireplaces don t have a smoke chamber but do require cleaning in the areas leading into the flue A paint brush works well for these flat areas SMOKE CHAMBER si DAMPER 13 Clean the Smoke Shelf Once the smoke chamber is clean DAMPER CASING j SMOKE SHELF remove all debris from the smoke shelf using the vacuum or FACING THROAT use a brush to scrape off the debris into a pile inside the aca firebox It may be necessary to remove damper plate FIREBOX ASH PIT COVER Note If you don t have a vacuum be extremely careful Move slowly to minimize dust Make sure there is an updraft in chimney to help prevent dust from entering room 14 Re install damper plate 15 Clean the Firebox Use a scrub brush or wire brush to remove all deposits from the walls of the firebox and damper area 16 Visual Inspection Again use a powerful flashlight and mirror if necessary to look into chimney smoke chamber and smoke TEF shelf to make sure they are cleaned completely 17 Finishing up Once all areas of the fireplace chimney are clean rem
8. designed for homeowner use only All components are warranted for a period of 90 days from date of purchase Should any part fail due to manufacturing defect return the defective part to Gardus Inc and we will replace it free of charge All parts must be returned and inspected to determine part failure A return authorization number is required prior to returning any item Gardus Inc does not warranty failure of any part due to operator error Be sure to read all operating instructions and safety precautions before operating any of the tools Manufacturer accepts no liability for property damage or personal injury resulting from the operation of these tools and accessories This is the full extent of the warranty made by Gardus Inc There is no other expressed warranty All implied warranties are hereby excluded Why Clean Your Chimney All chimneys need periodic examination and cleaning to reduce the risk of a chimney fire and to ensure that the appliance vents to the outdoors properly Creosote is flammable and can not only fuel a chimney fire but can also cause blockages odors deterioration and smoking problems Periodic cleaning and proper burning throughout the season can help provide trouble free performance If a chimney fire has occurred call a certified chimney professional to have the complete system inspected and any necessary repairs completed before using When To Inspect amp Clean Your Chimney Although frequency of cleani
9. entire stove amp chimney are completely cooled down Do Not attempt to clean any chimney if there is a down draft air blowing back into the home Wear proper eye protection and respirator as well as protective clothing Exercise proper ladder safety amp operating techniques If the stove cannot be accessed for cleaning and removal of loosened soot take precautions to prevent soot from falling into areas within the stove that may not be accessible while you re rotary cleaning the chimney e Only use a shop vacuum with a fine dust filter used for sheetrock dust and a HEPA filter installed when working inside your home to control dust e You may also leave the vacuum outside and run the vacuum hose to the inside Getting Started 1 2 Square amp Rectangular Flues 6 Lay drop cloth on floor to protect work area in front of fireplace opening Initial Inspection Open damper or completely remove and look into chimney with a flashlight Determine type of soot build up in chimney and configuration of smoke chamber and flue Important Note If black shinny glazing is present it will be necessary to have the chimney inspected and possibly cleaned by a professional chimney sweep Once you have chosen a cleaning method from the following pages and have taken all precautions to control the dust while cleaning trim the Chimney Whip to the proper size to fit the inside dimension of your chimney See Trim Guide on pa
10. flue through stove opening or into bottom of vertical flue as shown in diagrams Step 3 Seal off part or all of opening with plastic amp secure with duct tape Note Make a small hole in center of plastic and feed rod through hole before sealing Step 4 Rotary clean through stove and up into stove pipe and chimney flue Always use a Back amp Forth motion while spinning rods to prevent screws in flue pipe from cutting through rods Always spin rods at angles less than 90 deg Step 5 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions on finishing up Seal stove opening or bottom of vertical flue pipe with plastic to help contain dust while rotary cleaning i Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the Bottom Up Without Vacuum Cont Method 2 Cleaning through Chimney Cleanout Without a Vacuum Step 1 Important Read all information on pages 5 6 7 amp 8 before proceeding Step 2 Close stove door tightly or seal off opening with plastic amp duct tape j f f i Sa im y Step 3 Open cleanout insert whip and rod into flue Step 3 Remove tee cover Step 4 Seal cleanout door w plastic Poke hole in plastic Step 4 Insert whip amp rod into flue then feed rod through before sealing completely Step 5 Seal bottom of tee w plastic Poke Step 5 Rotary clean through cleanout door from bottom hole in plastic then feed rod through be
11. fore up sealing completely Step 6 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions on gies Step 6 Rotary clean through bottom of tee finishing up Step 7 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions on finishing up 13 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the Bottom Up Without Vacuum Cont Method 3 Cleaning through Chimney Cleanout w Thimble Sealed Off Step 1 Important Read all information on pages 5 6 7 amp 8 before proceeding Step 2 Seal off thimble opening with plastic amp duct tape Seal Here Seal Here Step 3 Open cleanout insert whip and rod into Step 3 Remove tee cover flue Step 4 Insert whip amp rod into flue Step 4 Seal cleanout door w plastic Poke hole in plastic then feed rod through before sealing Step 5 Seal bottom of tee w plastic Poke hole in plastic completely then feed rod through before sealing completely Step 5 Rotary clean through cleanout door from Step 6 Rotary clean through bottom of tee bottom up Step 6 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions Step 7 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions on on finishing up finishing up 14 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the Zop Down With Vacuum Step 1 Important Read all information on pages 5 6 7 amp 8 before proceeding Step 2 Cover stove opening with plastic and seal with duct tape Step 3 Cut hole in plastic slightly smaller than vacuum hose O D then insert vacuum hose th
12. ge 1 Attach the Chimney Whip to one rod and then feed the whip into the chimney flue Insert the Drill Adapter into the drill and begin spinning Spin whip in both directions to the whip upward into the chimney flue one rod at a time with clean square amp rectangular flues a back and forth motion If chimney flue is square or rectangular spin whip in one direction the whole length of one rod then reverse direction of drill and spin whip in opposite direction while working the rod in and out to clean opposite corners of the flue Repeat this method for each rod added until you reach the top of chimney flue Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the Bottom Up Using a Vacuum Method 1 Cleaning Through Stove Door Opening Caution This method can only be used if you have direct access to the chimney flue from inside the stove without creating a tight bend radius while cleaning Method 2 Cleaning Through Stove Pipe Step 1 Important Read all information on pages 5 6 7 amp 8 before proceeding Step 2 Remove elbow or Tee fitting connecting stove to vertical flue pipe Step 3 Insert vacuum hose into stove pipe amp secure Step 4 Feed rods amp whip into flue Step 5 Turn on vacuum Step 6 Seal off part of opening with plastic amp duct tape if necessary Step 7 Rotary clean through stove pipe and up into chimney flue Step 8 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions
13. ion to clean all corners of the cap To clean the under side of the chimney cap lid use either the whip or a hand brush to remove debris CHIMNEY CAP 11 Once Flue is Clean use a powerful flashlight and mirror if necessary to look down into the chimney to make sure you ve cleaned it completely 12 Re Install Rain Cap 13 Go to the inside cut a small slit in plastic fireplace cover 14 Peal back top corner of plastic Reach through the plastic and open damper slowly or remove it completely 15 Attach whip to end of one rod Feed opposite end of rod through plastic from inside firebox leaving whip inside firebox 16 Re Seal plastic tightly around fireplace opening Cleaning Smoke Chamber 17 Insert Drill Adapter into drill 18 Attach rod to drill Feed whip into chimney flue and begin spinning whip up into smoke chamber using an Up and Down motion as well as a Side to Side motion while cleaning Reverse drill to get complete cleaning action in opposite corners Note Many Pre Fab fireplaces don t have a smoke chamber but do require cleaning in the areas leading into the flue A paint brush works well for these flat areas 24 Cleaning Masonry amp Pre Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the Top Down cont SMOKE CHAMBER s1 DAMPER satis were 19 Clean the Smoke Shelf Once smoke chamber is clean remove all DAMPER CASING a debris from smoke shelf using the vacuum or use a br
14. k and a HEPA filter installed when working inside your home to control dust 22 Cleaning Masonry amp Pre Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the Top Down cont If You Don t Have a Vacuum If you don t have a vacuum shut damper cover fireplace opening with plastic Use duct tape to seal around edges to contain dust while you sweep 4 Trim Chimney Whip to fit the inside dimension of your chimney See Trim Guide on inside front cover 5 Go to roof Use Extreme Caution when using ladders and working on roof 7 Insert Drill Adapter into drill 8 Attach Chimney Whip to one rod and then connect rod to drill Feed whip into chimney flue and begin spinning whip downward into chimney flue one rod at a time with a back and forth motion Spin whip in both directions to Clean square amp rectangular flues Square amp Rectangular Flues 9 Ifthe chimney flue is square or rectangular spin drill in one direction the whole length of one rod then reverse direction of drill and spin drill while working rod in and out of flue to clean opposite corners and sides of flue Repeat this method for each rod added until you reach the bottom of the chimney flue amp 23 Cleaning Masonry amp Pre Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the Top Down cont 10 Cleaning the ran cap Spin the Chimney Whip into the screening of the chimney cap in one direction and then the opposite direct
15. ned above for cleaning the chimney Be sure to take all of the same precautions for containing dust as mentioned above 3 Clean Stove Interior Remove all components of the stove necessary to clean and remove all debris from inside the stove refer to the manual that came with your stove for details Take precautions to prevent soot from falling into areas within the stove that may not be accessible 4 Remove All Debris from Stove Once all areas of the stove interior and chimney flue are clean remove all debris from inside stove Note If you don t have a vacuum be extremely careful Move slowly to minimize dust 5 Remove All Debris from Base of Chimney Remove debris from base of chimney through cleanout door or cleanout tee Note Again if you don t have a vacuum be extremely careful Move slowly to minimize dust Remove Debris through Cleanout Cleaning Chimney Cap 1 Cleaning the rain cap Spin the Chimney Whip into the screening of the chimney cap in one direction and then the opposite direction to clean all corners of the cap To clean the under side of the chimney cap lid use either the whip or a hand brush to remove debris Re Install cap 18 Cleaning Masonry amp Pre Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the Bottom Up Typical Pre Fab Fireplace Typical Masonry Fireplace Important Wales e Read all safety amp operating tips on pages 5 6 amp 7 before starting e Be sure e
16. ng varies dramatically the National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends that chimneys be inspected at least once a year and cleaned as necessary Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations are 1 4 inch or more and when glaze is 1 8 inch or more Types of Chimney Deposits There are three basic types of chimney deposits Soot Soot has a soft fluffy texture with a black or brown color Creosote Creosote is a by product of incomplete combustion and can form hard brown or black flaky or bubbly deposits Glaze Glaze is a black shinny deposit that is a very tarry type of buildup It is the most difficult to remove and normally requires the equipment and services of a professional chimney sweep Tools Required Electric drill With Clutch cordless or w cord Drop cloth Flashlight Pliers Screwdriver Duct tape Gloves Adequate respirator or dust mask Eye protection Proper skin protection amp clothing Ovooooocvocvocvoo Vacuum w fine dust filter and HEPA filter Used for sheetrock dust D General Safety amp Operating Tips a Always wear appropriate eye protection clothing gloves and respirator or dust mask Q Work on ladders and roofs should only be attempted by experienced individuals that have the proper knowledge and ability to execute all safety procedures a Be aware of all electrical hazards when working with ladders and all other equipment Q Keep all loose cl
17. ntire fireplace amp chimney are completely cooled down e Do Not attempt to clean any chimney if there is a down draft air blowing back into the home e Wear proper eye protection and respirator as well as protective clothing e Exercise proper ladder safety amp operating techniques FOUNDATION Getting Started 1 Lay drop cloth on floor to protect work area in front of fireplace opening 2 Initial Inspection Open damper or completely remove and look into chimney with a flashlight Determine type of soot build up in chimney and configuration of smoke chamber and flue Important Note If black shinny glazing is present it will be necessary to have the chimney inspected and possibly cleaned by a professional chimney sweep 3 Methods used to help Control Dust Using Vacuum Method 1 a Cover fireplace opening with plastic Use duct tape to seal edges and all uneven surfaces around fireplace opening b Cut hole in plastic insert vacuum hose through plastic and into firebox Be sure to seal tightly around vacuum hose Turn vacuum on Do not completely seal top corner of plastic yet Note Only use a shop vacuum with a fine dust filter used for sheetrock and a HEPA filter installed when working inside home to control dust 19 Cleaning Masonry amp Pre Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the Bottom Up cont If You Don t Have a Vacuum If you don t have a vacuum open damper cover firepl
18. othing tucked in to prevent being tangled in rotating rods a Add one rod at a time when spinning into chimney CAUTION gt To avoid rod breakage never spin rods in sharp tight bend angles as shown below gt Always use a Back amp Forth motion while spinning rods to prevent screws in flue pipe from cutting through rods Wrong Not Recommended Correct Rods will break if spun at this tight Rods may break if spun at this angle Spin rods at the least amount of angle for bend radius best results Always use a Back amp Forth motion while spinning to prevent breakage CAUTION Cleaning through thimble is not recommended as it may cause rod _ breakage due to the sharp bend l Use the least amount of bend to avoid breakage 4i P Avoid spinning rods By at sharp angles 4 General Safety amp Operating Tips cont Connecting Rods 1 Depress button and slip rods together 2 Be sure button is fully engaged and rods are locked together before spinning into chimney Disconnecting Rods 1 Use pointed end of hex key included to depress button Use a slight angle when depressing button to help push rods apart Caution Be very careful not to drop the rods into the chimney if cleaning from the top down How to tell when you ve reached the Top of the chimney flue If cleaning from the bottom up A With rain cap installed spin
19. ove all debris from inside the firebox Note Again if you don t have a vacuum be extremely careful Move slowly to minimize dust 21 Important Cleaning Masonry amp Pre Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the Top Down e Read all safety amp operating tips on pages 5 6 amp 7 before starting e Be sure that the fireplace amp chimney are completely cooled down e Do Not attempt to clean chimney if there is a down draft air blowing back into home e Wear proper eye protection and respirator as well as protective clothing e Exercise proper ladder safety amp operating techniques Getting Started l 2 Lay drop cloth on floor to protect work area in front of fireplace opening Initial Inspection Open damper or completely remove and look into chimney with a flashlight Determine type of soot build up in chimney and configuration of smoke chamber and flue Important Note If black shinny glazing is present it will be necessary to have the chimney inspected and possibly cleaned by a professional chimney sweep 3 Methods used to help Control Dust Using a Vacuum Method 1 a Cover fireplace opening with plastic Use duct tape to seal edges and all uneven surfaces around fireplace opening b Cut hole in plastic insert vacuum hose through plastic and into firebox Be sure to seal tightly around vacuum hose Turn vacuum on Note Only use a shop vacuum with a fine dust filter used for sheetroc
20. rough plastic and into stove Step 4 Seal around vacuum hose with duct tape and turn on vacuum Note This method can also be used to place vacuum hose into the chimney cleanout or tee Step 5 Insert whip amp rod into chimney flue and begin spinning down into flue Important Note Be very careful when adding or removing rods to prevent dropping them into flue Stay up wind of dust while rotary cleaning Step 6 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions on finishing up 15 Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys from the Zop Down Without Vacuum Step 1 Important Read all information on pages 5 6 7 amp 8 before proceeding Step 2 Close stove door and make sure all cleanout tees and doors are sealed tightly If in doubt seal all areas with plastic amp duct tape This goes for all stove pipe connectors as well Step 3 Remove rain cap if applicable Step 4 Insert whip amp rod into chimney flue and begin spinning Important Note Be very careful when adding or removing rods to prevent dropping them into flue Stay up wind of dust while rotary cleaning Step 5 See pages 17 amp 18 for instructions on finishing up 16 Finishing Up Once the chimney has been cleaned 1 Visual Inspection Use a powerful flashlight and a mirror if necessary to look into the chimney to make sure you have cleaned it completely 2 Remove all connector pipes from the stove to the chimney and clean them in the same manner as mentio
21. s from Top Down 22 25 Additional ACCOSSOLIES 055 ope oetdictawasnve siewedinn en wap tewdauneneulsalangdins pees entemnenveeew edi 26 Disclaimer The SootEater is designed to remove light to moderate Soot amp Creosote deposits commonly found in chimneys as a result of burning wood It is NOT designed for removing Glaze deposits which are very difficult to remove A professional chimney sweep should be called if glaze deposits are present The SootEater is intended for routine maintenance and cleaning of residential chimneys only It is still necessary to have the complete chimney fireplace and stove system inspected at least once a year by a professional chimney sweep It is highly recommended that a Certified chimney sweep be used whenever possible The instructions in this manual are intended to provide a basic understanding of various types of cleaning methods It is in no way designed or intended to take the place of a professional chimney sweep or to provide professional knowledge This manual is NOT a training manual All results and procedures may vary Due to conditions beyond our control Gardus Inc and all associates accepts no liability for property damage and or personal injury due to the operation of these tools and accessories By using this product the user accepts all responsibility and agrees to use the product at his her own risk Limited Warranty The SootEater and all accessories are
22. steel fitting on whip head 2 If whip line is hard to pull out of whip head use a small flat blade screwdriver on the top amp bottom of each hole to help flatten the metal sleeve around whip line 3 Once whip line is removed from ball use screwdriver to push metal sleeve out of whip head JL Ba r dia c Inserting New Whip Line AD Peng re 1 Cut 10 strands of 105 dia trimmer line to a length of 18 or to desired length to meet your needs depending on flue dimension 2 Place whip head on solid flat surface with the fitting facing up 3 Insert 5 strands through each metal sleeve then slide into holes in whip head Be sure metal sleeve is centered in ball sa 4 Ifno metal sleeves were used around whip line place 5 strands into each hole of whip head and proceed to next step 5 Center strands in whip head and follow pattern to left al 6 Hold strands firmly in place while tightening with hex key 7 Trim whip line to desired length using trim guide on page 1 __ gt 3 Strands 2 Strands Sealing openings with plastic 1 Cut plastic to fit over opening 2 Cut hole in plastic if inserting vacuum hose or rod through plastic Keep hole slightly smaller than object being inserted through hole 3 Use duct tape to seal edges of plastic and around all other objects Cleaning Wood Stove Chimneys Important Read all safety precautions amp operating instructions before starting Be sure
23. ush to scrape gimme THROAT off debris into a pile inside firebox It may be necessary to remove damper plate Note If you don t have a vacuum be extremely careful Move slowly to minimize dust Also make sure there is an updraft in the chimney to P help prevent dust from entering room 20 Re install damper plate 21 Clean the Firebox Use a scrub brush or wire brush to remove all deposits from the walls of the firebox and damper area 22 Visual Inspection Again use a powerful flashlight and mirror if necessary to look into chimney smoke chamber and smoke shelf to make sure they are cleaned completely 23 Finishing up Once all areas of the fireplace chimney are clean remove all debris from inside the firebox 24 Note Again if you don t have a vacuum be extremely careful Move slowly to minimize dust 25 Additional Accessories Replacement Chimney Whip Head Additional Chimney Rods Item CWH208 Sold in 2 pks Item CRD307 Replacement Whip Line Set Item RCWL209 26

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