07/03
35035 Rev D
21
STS-42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note:
Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information
provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications
such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized parts and repairs.
G. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Flue Damper
The flue damper must be in a full open position, and is
operated by moving the handle up toward the top of
the fireplace. Before lighting the fire, verify this by
looking up from the inside of the fireplace. Always
operate this fireplace with the damper fully open.
Please note: down drafts, obstructions, damaged or
poor (wet) fuels can cause smoke spillage.
WARNING!
Care must be taken when burning this fireplace. Wind and wind gusts can cause sparks to be blown out of the
hearth area of the fireplace and pose a fire hazard to any combustible material they come in contact with. Do
not operate this fireplace when it is windy. If the wind becomes a problem when the fireplace is in use, close
the glass doors and allow the fireplace to go out. Be certain to check that no sparks or embers have escaped
from the fireplace hearth area.
Note:
Some discoloration may appear over time.
1. General Information
Fireplaces, as well as other woodburning appliances,
have been used safely for many years. It has been our
experience that most problems are caused by improper
installation and operation of the fireplace. Make certain
that installation and operation of the fireplace system
is in accordance with these instructions.
It is extremely important that the fire be supervised
whenever the fireplace is in use. It is also
recommended that an annual inspection be performed
on the fireplace system to determine if the flue system
needs to be cleaned, or as in the case of any appliance,
if minor repairs are required to maintain the system in
top operating condition.
This factory built fireplace is intended for use with either
solid fuel (firewood) or a decorative gas appliance that
has been tested and listed to the
Standard for
Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in
Vented Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60
. When operating
your fireplace, the flue damper must be in the open
position.
This fireplace was not tested and listed for use with an
unvented gas log heater. Do not install an unvented
gas log heater in this fireplace and operate it with the
flue damper in the closed position unless the unvented
gas log heater has been specifically tested and listed
for use in this fireplace by Underwriters Laboratories
Inc.
Use of an unvented gas log heater in this factory
built fireplace may create a fire hazard that can
result in a structure fire.
