Does the manual need tell you to use common sense too?
Yes, it does, over and over. Take a look sometime. I would expect my chimney sweep to know these things so as to prevent unnecessary procedures at my expense.
Does the manual need tell you to use common sense too?
It is not just personal preference. Its a necessary step to properly cleaning most systems. You apparently don't need too, that's awesomeStill looking for an answer to the question for my benefit next time I sweep the BK and for anyone else reading this. I have found flue removal to not be necessary for a proper cleaning of the princess. Many folks can not or do not want to remove the flue each time they sweep, think about the sooteater folks and the insert owners.
Some folks, not just webby, have made the statement that the flue must be removed or there will be some sort of consequence. This matters, this is not a time to be flakey or wishy washy. Can you or can't you have a fully functional stove without removing the flue with each sweeping? Is this just a personal preference?
Tain't black and white. As already stated it would depend on the flue and how the stove is fueled and run. If we're talking about going by the book, BK in the manual recommends checking the flue twice a month. Do you do this?
I will only need pulled once annually. In some instances it will not need pulled, but you won't know till you do. In most instances it's required, so expect a reputable sweep to slip the pipe up and clean the area behind the cat.I wouldn't say this thread is useless. I'm interested in the BK princess so this is definitely useful information. If it requires pulling the flue twice a month during heating season, it's no longer an option. However if I'm paying someone to clean it, I want it cleaned thoroughly and would expect the flue pulled to access that area.
I will only need pulled once annually. In some instances it will not need pulled, but you won't know till you do. In most instances it's required, so expect a reputable sweep to slip the pipe up and clean the area behind the cat.