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Cleaning Glass
Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water.
Do not use any abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean glass
with any cool water if glass is still hot from the fire. To remove doors,
refer to instructions included with glass door kit.
DAMPER MECHANISM
The damper control lever is located inside the fire chamber (see Fig-
ure 32). Make sure lever is cool before handling. Pull down to close
and push up to open. Damper must be open when lighting a fire.
Not doing so will cause smoke spillage into the room. When firebox
is not in use, close damper to prevent down drafts to enter room.
GRATE
OUTSIDE AIR
HANDLE
PULL TO CLOSE
PUSH TO OPEN
DAMPER CONTROL LEVER
PULL DOWN TO CLOSE
PUSH UP TO OPEN
Figure 32 - Damper Operation
OUTSIDE AIR MECHANISM
The outside air handle is located at the right hand side of firebox
rear refractory (see Figure 32). Pull to close, push to open. Always
open mechanism when starting a fire. This provides adequate outside
combustion air. Close mechanism when not in use to prevent cold
air from entering room. Periodically check your outside air intake
vent hood for any possible obstructions such as snow, bushes, etc.
GRATE
The grate is designed to provide you with the maximum solid fuel
capacity. Do not overload grate or obstruct required air space beneath
it. Doing so may cause smoke spillage and a fire hazard. Always keep
ashes from building up under grate.
WARNING: Risk of fire! Replace grate with IHP
model 11169 (J4671) grate only. This grate has been
designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe
and efficient
.
Never obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep front of
fireplace clear of all obstacles and materials.
CHIMNEY
Have your chimney system cleaned and inspected regularly to ensure safe
and efficient operation.
For further operating guidelines, instructions and warranty informa-
tion, please refer to your homeowner's guide or contact your dealer.
WARNING: Children and adults should be alerted
to the hazards of high surface temperatures and to
stay away from these to avoid burns or clothing igni-
tion. Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room as fireplace.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
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