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GRATE
DAMPER CONTROL LEVER
PULL DOWN TO CLOSE
PUSH UP TO OPEN
OUTSIDE AIR
HANDLE
PULL TO CLOSE
PUSH TO OPEN
OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
GLASS DOORS
Only the cabinet type doors can be opened, the front glass panel
assembly is stationary and must be installed with doors.
When firebox is in operation, both sets of cabinet doors on each side
of firebox, must be in the FULLY OPEN or FULLY CLOSED
position only or a fire hazard may be created (see Figure 32).
Figure 33
DAMPER MECHANISM
The damper control lever is located inside the fire chamber (see
Figure 33). Make sure lever is cool before handling. Pull down to
CLOSE, push up to OPEN. The damper must be open when lighting
a fire; not doing so will cause smoke spillage into the room.
When the firebox is not in use, close the damper to prevent downdrafts
from entering room.
The damper mechanism should be per the following figure.
OUTSIDE AIR MECHANISM
The outside air handle is located at the right hand side of the firebox
rear refractor (Figure 33). Pull to close, push to open, Always open
the mechanism when starting a fire, this provides adequate outside
combustion air. Close the mechanism when not in use to prevent cold
air from entering the room.
Periodically check your outside air intake vent hood for any possible
obstructions (snow, bushes, etc.).
GRATE
The grate is designed to provide you with the maximum solid fuel
capacity, do not attempt to defeat its purpose, doing so may cause
smoke spillage and may cause a fire hazard.
Do not overload the grate or obstruct the required air space beneath
it. Always keep ashes from building up under the grate.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE! REPLACE GRATE WITH
VANGUARD MODEL 36PNGR GRATE ONLY.
Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Keep the front of the firebox clear of all obstacles and
materials.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE
ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE
TEMPERATURES AND TO STAY AWAY FROM THESE
TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SU-
PERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THE FIREBOX.
FOR FURTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES, INSTRUC-
TIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE RE-
FER TO YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL OR CONTACT YOUR
AUTHORIZED DEALER.
CABINET DOORS MUST EITHER BE FULLY OPEN (AS SHOWN)
OR FULLY CLOSED WHEN FIREPLACE IS IN OPERATION
SIDE PANEL IS
STATIONARY
CABINET GLASS
DOOR (TYP. OF 4)
Figure 32
