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OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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
23, page 15).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper
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ates much differently than a fireplace with an
open front. A fireplace with glass doors has a
limited amount of air for combustion. Exces
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sive heat within fireplace can result if too large
a fire is built or if combustion air gate is not
completely open.
If you install a decorative gas appliance
(vented gas log), decorative gas appliance
must comply with the
Standard for Decorative
Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel
Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84
and shall also be installed in accordance with
the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 7223NFPA
54 latest edition
.
WARNING: To avoid the risk
of damaging the fireplace mate
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rials and increasing the risk of
spreading a fire, do not use the
fireplace to cook or warm food.
WARNING: If the fireplace
has been used for wood burn
-
ing, firebox and chimney must
be cleaned of soot, creosote and
ashes be a qualified chimney
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if
heavily heated.
WARNING: When using a dec-
orative vented gas log, damper
must be removed or permanently
locked in fully open position and
glass doors must be in fully open
position.
The following tips should be used 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 a fire. This will provide
sufficient combustion air and maintain safe
temperatures in firebox.
IMPORTANT
: 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
back from doors and never allow flames to
contact glass.
CAUTION: All gas piping and
connections must be tested for
leaks after installation is com
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pleted. After ensuring that gas
valve is on, apply soap and water
solution to all connections and
joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak. Correct all leaks at once.
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME
FOR LEAK TESTING AND DO
NOT OPERATE ANY APPLIANCE
IF A LEAK IS DETECTED. LEAK
TESTING SHOULD BE DONE
BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON.
Note: A INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS
hood must be installed when using an unvent-
ed gas log set (see Accessories on page 21).
WARNING: Do not operate
an unvented gas log set in this
fireplace with chimney removed.
