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Cold Air Drafts
In cold climates, you must take special precautions and follow the cold climate installation instruction section of
your installation manual.
If cold air drafts are present when the fireplace is not in operation, you should check the following:
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If air is coming out of the fireplace opening, check to see that the damper is in the closed position.
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If air coming in around the sides of the fireplace, between the fireplace face and the wall, check to see that
the fireplace frame has been caulked to the enclosure frame.
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Outside air must be introduced into the chase cavity to cool the double-wall chimney. Therefore, insulation
should be installed on the fireplace face wall.
Whistling Noise (wood-burning Contempo fireplaces with glass door installed)
During the summer, if your wood-burning fireplace has been equipped with a glass door and begins to make a
whistling noise while an evaporative cooler is running, first make sure the damper is closed (this does not apply
to gas-converted or all-gas fireplaces), then open a window that is close to the fireplace about one inch. The
noise is caused by forced air around the door; opening a window will alleviate the pressure and should
completely solve the problem.
Ash Disposal
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fighting lid. Pending final disposal, the closed container
of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Keep all combustible furnishings a considerable distance from the fireplace.
Contempo Fireplace Accessories & Options
Contempo Fireplace Accessories & Options
Glass Door
Glass doors are available as an optional accessory for use on all wood-burning Contempo Fireplace models. It
is required for use when the fireplace has been converted to a ceramic gas log system. Refer to the fireplace
installation instructions as to which model fits your fireplace.
NOTE:
After you have followed the precautions listed above, there may still be some cold air draft coming
through other areas: this may be due to the circumstances beyond the manufacturer’s control, such as air
flow around the structure, tightness of the house (creating negative pressure), etc.
WARNING:
NEVER BLOCK A VENT OR GRILLE OF THE FIREPLACE. THESE ARE IMPORTANT TO
THE COOLING OF THE FIREPLACE AND ASSURE SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION AS
DESIGNED.
WARNING:
THE CONTEMPO WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED FOR USE
WITH GLASS DOORS. THE DOOR MAY BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT AIR LOSS, BUT SHOULD
NOT
BE CLOSED WHEN FIRE IS PRESENT.