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Earthcore Industries
MAGNUM Series Fireplace
Summary
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7. Disposal of Ashes
It is recommended that the firebox be cleaned of excessive ashes before each use. It is necessary to remove ashes
from the open front of the fireplace. To do so, proceed in the following manner:
Allow the fire to go out and the ashes to cool for at least 6 to 8 hours.
After the cooling period, carefully pick up the ashes from the firebox with a small, metal fireplace shovel, or other
metal scoop and place them in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
If possible, do not sweep the ashes as this will stir them into the air and disperse them into the room.
The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all com-
bustible materials, pending final disposal. 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.
8. Gas Log Sets
If you install a vented gas log set (decorative gas appliance), the log set must comply with the Standard for Decora-
tive Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 and shall also be installed in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition.
If you wish to install an unvented (vent-free) gas log set, only unvented gas log sets that have been found to comply
with the standard for unvented room heaters, ANSI Z21.11.2 are to be installed in this fireplace. Check local codes for
compliance for unvented (vent free) gas log sets.
WARNING:
Do not operate a vented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed.
9. Exterior Maintenance
Annually, at a minimum, check all metal flashings and weather seals around the exterior chimney where it penetrates
the roof surface; inspect any chimney top spark arrestors, metal cowlings and weather hoods to make sure they are
secure and weather tight.
Seal any cracks or gaps in chimney-to-roof flashings to prevent possible roof and chimney chase leaks.
Inspect any cement chimney cap or clay chimney pot terminations to make sure they are not diverting water into the
structure. Seal any suspected cracks or gaps in these masonry components.
