FireRock FIREROCK RUMFORD, Installation, Specification And Operation Manual

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PREPARING YOUR NEW FIREPLACE FOR ITS FIRST FIRE
Once your new fireplace is installed, it is critical that the refractory elements be dry before firing of the unit. It is recommended
that the completed fireplace rest in a dried environment a minimum of 28 days after installation is complete. This will allow for
curing. Not allowing the unit to fully cure can result in cracking of the fireplace components, which can compromise the integrity
of the unit and may result in a fire or explosion, causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Once fully cured, follow the steps below before your first fire:
1. Purchase 2 Duraflame logs.
2. Cut off 1/3 of one log and burn.
3. Wait 2 days and burn remaining 2/3 of first log.
4. Wait another 2 days and burn the entire second log.
5. Wait another 2 days.
Following the process detailed above removes any excess moisture from the unit to prevent against cracks in the fireplace
components.
USING YOUR FIREPLACE
FireRock recommends a log grate be used in your fireplace for maximum performance. The use of andirons is acceptable.
Use solid wood, processed solid fuel fire logs, natural gas, propane, or coal fuel only. The manufacturer’s recommendation for peak
performance is to burn seasoned hardwood (wood that has been cut and dry for 6 – 12 months) and place wood from side to side
in the firebox, but ensure no wood is touching the side walls. Always keep the top of the flame below the lintel.
The maximum recommended fire load is 12-16 pounds of dry firewood at one time (about 3-5 cured hardwood logs of
approximately 3”-6” in diameter). Refuel as fire burns down by adding only 1-2 logs at a time.
If processed solid fuel logs are used, do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning. Use only fire logs that have been evaluated
for application in a fireplace and refer to fire log warnings and caution markings on packaging prior to use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(CONTINUED)
BUILDING A FIRE WITHOUT A LOG LIGHTER:
1. Open the damper by pushing the damper handle up
toward the top of the fireplace. The damper handle
is located in the top center of the firebox and extends
down into the firebox.
2. Twist 4 - 5 pieces of non-colored newspaper in a roll and
place on the floor or grate of the firebox.
3. Lay several pieces of kindling (small splits of dry pine or
other softwoods) on top of the newspaper.
4. Place 3 - 5 pieces of firewood on top of the kindling
(maximum load).
5. Light the newspaper.
BUILDING A FIRE WITH A LOG LIGHTER
1. Open the damper by pushing the damper handle up
toward the top of the fireplace. The damper handle
is located in the top center of the firebox and extends
down into the firebox.
2. Lay several pieces of kindling (small splits of dry pine or
other softwoods) across the log grate or andirons.
3. Place 3 - 5 pieces of firewood on top of the kindling
(maximum load).
4. A key near the front of the fireplace or on the hearth
controls the gas to the log lighter. Turn the key on and
light the log lighter with a long fireplace match. Once
the logs are burning well, turn the log lighter off.