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Figure 24 - Bi-Fold Glass Doors
Doors Fully Closed
Fireplace Front
Fireplace Front
Doors
Fully Opened
operaTion and MainTenance guidelines
GLASS DOORS
Glass doors are optional with this fireplace.
When fireplace is in operation, doors must be
fully opened or fully closed position only or a
fire hazard may be created (see Figure 24).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper
-
ates much differently than a fireplace with an
open front. A fireplace with glass doors has a
limited amount of air for combustion.
Excessive heat within fireplace can result if too
large a fire is built or if combustion air gate is not
completely open. The following tips should be
followed to assure that both fireplace and glass
door retain their beauty and function properly.
Both flue damper and glass doors must be fully
opened before starting fire. This will provide
sufficient combustion air and maintain safe
temperatures in firebox.
IMPORTANT:
The glass must be allowed
to warm slowly and evenly. Tempered glass
will withstand a gradual temperature rise to
550° F, which is more than a normal fire will
generate. Such materials as pitch/wax laden
logs, very dry mill end lumber and large
amounts of paper or cardboard boxes can
create an excessively hot fire and should not
be burned in this fireplace. Always keep fire
away from doors and never allow flames to
contact glass.
WARNING: Fireplaces
equipped with glass doors
should be operated only with
doors fully opened or doors fully
closed. Doors, if left partly open,
may draw gas and flame out of
the fireplace opening creating
risks of both fire and smoke.
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 fire and smoke.
A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed
for the purpose of installing a vented or vent-
free decorative gas appliance incorporating an
automatic shutoff device and complying with
the S
tandard for Decorative Gas Appliances
for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI
Z21.60
or
American Gas Association draft
requirements for Gas Fired Log Lighters for
Wood Burning Fireplaces, Draft NO. 4
dated
August, 1993.
If you wish to install an unvented (vent-free)
gas log set, only unvented gas log sets which
have been found to comply with the standard
for unvented room heaters, ANSI Z21.11.2 are
to be installed in this fireplace.
OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER
HANDLE OPERATION
Damper handle, which opens and closes
damper blade, is located in the upper front
face of fireplace. Pushing handle forward and
up through keyway slot will free damper blade
to automatically open. Pushing handle forward
and down will lock damper blade closed (see
Figure 25, page 14).
The outside air kit lever is located at left and
right hand sides of fireplace (see Figure 26,
page 14). Lifting lever up will free outside
air door to open. Pulling lever down will lock
the door.
WARNING: Risk of fire! Re-
place grate with DESA Heating,
LLC model 109496-03 grate only.
This grate has been designed
to keep the operation of your
fireplace safe and efficient.
