Show r r. r f r rf r f Dont Don't Get All Fired 1 4 t i z JI J f t U Over Your W 1 Uk f tt t- t tU Up P r 1 r Dutson by i- i As the use of increase so does the risk of home fires Observing a few safety rules and sticking to them will result in a a. warm safe hazard free home 1 Keep the stove and chimneys clean A good rule of thumb is to have haveit it checked after burning two cords of wood 2 Chemical chimney cleaners are not recommended They can actually cause a chimney fire if used after build up has already occurred Most experts agree that a certified chimney sweep is your best bet 3 Never allow wood stacks or other combustibles within three feet of your stove also insure adequate floor protection 4 Never burn wet or green wood These produce more ore creosote which increases the risk of chimney fires 5 Avoid burning trash and excessive amounts of paper Wrapping paper is the major cause of chimney fires during Christmas 6 Never allow exterior stove surfaces to get red hot This defeats t the e stoves stove's ability to heat the air slowly and evenly 7 Fire starters are a definite no If you do do experience lighting difficulties contact your stove dealer or a qualified sweep 8 8 Dont Don't overfill your stove If the draw is not sufficient the burning gases can expand and blow smoke into the house 9 Never put ashes in a paper sack or garbage bag when hot Store them in a metal container for at least 72 hours before disposing of them 10 Children should not be left alone in a room with a wood stove Never leave the fire unattended I y 11 A fire extinguisher should always be kept close by NEXT WEEK Wood Selection T Tips Ip |