Cleaning Masonry & Pre-Fab Fireplace Chimneys from the “ Top Down ”
Important: • Read all safety & operating tips on pages 5, 6 & 7 before starting. • Be sure that the fireplace & chimney are completely cooled down. • Do Not attempt to clean chimney if there is a down draft (air blowing back into home) • Wear proper eye protection and respirator as well as protective clothing.
• Exercise proper ladder safety & operating techniques. 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 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 sheetrock) and a HEPA filter installed when working inside your home to control dust!!
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