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4. Remount new frame at hinge with five
new screws before closing door. This will
ensure seating of gasket.
5. Close glass door frame. Lock latches by
placing bar under tab on door and pushing
down and back on latch (see Figure 42,
page 25).
6. Replace screen/rod assembly by revers
-
ing step 1.
7. Replace louvers by reversing procedure
under
Removing Louver Panels,
page 25.
Cleaning Glass Door
See
Cleaning and Maintenance
on page 31.
INSTALLING LAVA ROCK AND
GLOWING EMBERS
It is very important to keep logs exactly as
installed. Do not modify logs. Only use log
set designed for this fireplace.
WARNING: Logs are unitized
and not attached to the burner.
Do not handle log assembly by
top logs. Always pick up by the
bottom.
Open louvers, remove screen, unlock door
latches and open glass door. See
Removing
Glass Door
, steps 1 and 2, page 25.
1. Pull ember material apart into pieces no
larger than a dime. Place these pieces
loosely and sparingly directly onto ex
-
posed front section of burner (see Figure
43). This will create the glowing ember
appearance as flame touches ember
material. Do not block air slots by using
too much ember material in one area. Do
not block pilot ports with embers. It is not
necessary to use all of the ember material
provided.
2. Pour lava rock onto plenum but not onto
flat burner. It is not necessary to use all
of the lava rock provided.
NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on
burner or under burner. Placing
lava rock on burner will cause
performance problems.
3. Close glass door, lock door latches, replace
screen and close louvers (see
Removing
Glass Door
, steps 5 through 7).
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: The glass door
must be securely in place before
running this fireplace. Do not run
this fireplace if glass is missing
or broken.
Figure 43 - Placing Ember Material on
Burner
Ember Material
Plenum
INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS
BL36DA(SA) AND BL36DHA(SA)
WARNING: If fireplace has
been running, turn off unit. Let
cool before installing brick liner.
You may purchase brick liner from your local
retailer or see
Accessories
, page 42.
CAUTION: Always handle
brick panels with two hands.
Do not force brick panels into
place. Excessive force will break
brick panels.
1. Remove top and bottom louvers to allow
access to door latches.
2. Unlock door latches and open glass door.
See
Removing Glass Door
, steps 1 and
2, page 25.
3. Carefully remove lava rock and ember
material.
4. Remove andiron assembly from plenum
by removing screws.
5. Carefully lift logs and ember pod from
burner
6. Remove screws that attach plenum to
burner to remove plenum.
Andiron