Chimney sweep manual

 · For a manual system you need to size your brush to the chimney flue. Standard sizes are 4”, 6” and 8”. Rutland 4-Inch Poly Cleaning Brush (amzn) Rutland 6-Inch Poly Cleaning Brush Rutland 8-Inch Poly Cleaning Brush Options also include square and round. Get the right shape and size: Too big and it won’t fit; too small and its useless. Every appliance I sweep is to the approved industry standard code of practice. I use a combination of rotary power sweeping equipment and manual sweeping methods with a high-powered industrial vacuum. A smoke test will be performed after every sweep to ensure your chimney is operating correctly and a certificate will be issued to you. To ensure the continued integrity of the credentials in an ever-changing world, CSIA regularly updates its training, education, and manuals. A CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep believes in ongoing training, education and ethics – not shortcuts.

Sheet up the fire place well before you start to sweep the chimney - Image courtesy of Level Chimney Stoves Get Ready - Put the brush inside the fire opening and insert the first rod through the hole in the middle of your sheet. Connect the brush and leading rod. Get it ready to insert into the chimney. The course has been designed by chimney sweeps with a plethora of knowledge gained through years of experience in both manual and power sweeping. Set out over 2 days, the trainees will be mentored at a pace that will allow them to absorb the new information/skills and has been crafted to avoid information overload that can occur with some courses. The Chimney Sweep Process of Clean Sweep is based on years of personal experience and recommendations from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (Reference Manual for Certified Chimney Sweep Program of the Chimney Safety Institute of America). We want to ensure you know what you are a paying for when we clean your Chimney, below provides you an overview of the process.

Dr. Chimney Sweep offer service calls for cleaning customers' masonry fireplaces, woodstoves, and gas fireplaces as well as chimney service and repairs. Chimneys need to be cleaned yearly, and a power brush can provide more thorough cleaning than manual sweeping. To ensure the continued integrity of the credentials in an ever-changing world, CSIA regularly updates its training, education, and manuals. A CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep believes in ongoing training, education and ethics – not shortcuts. a chimney and chimney connector. Review the proper clearance measurements from combustible surfaces. You can safely reduce required clearances in most cases by using the, optional, rear heat shield, and also with a special connector pipe and special wall coverings as specified by this manual, the NFPA codes, and your local authorities.