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Figure 65 - Bi-Fold Glass Doors
Doors Fully Closed
Fireplace Front
Doors
Fully Opened
Fireplace Front
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
FIREPLACE GRATES AND SCREENS
To complete your fireplace installation, a fireplace grate will be
required for safe operation. The fireplace grate can be obtained
from IHP (see Accessories on page 35) or if choosing an alternate,
it must be sized to 50% of the hearth maximum. Additionally. A
fireplace screen must be installed for safety.
GLASS DOORS
IMPORTANT:
Only Mason-Lite MFP33-GD/ MFP39-GD/MFP44GD/
MFP49GD Glass Doors are approved for use with this fireplace.
For installation Instructions, see separate instructions included
with doors.
Glass doors are optional with the 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 65).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates much differently
than a fireplace with an open front. A fireplace with glass doors has
a limited amount of air for combustion.
Excessive heat within the fireplace can result if too large a fire is
built or if combustion air gate is not completely open. The following
tips should be followed to assure that both the fireplace and glass
door retain their beauty and function properly. Both the flue damper
and glass doors must be fully opened before starting fire. This will
provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe temperatures
in firebox.
IMPORTANT:
The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and
evenly. The tempered glass will withstand a gradual temperature
rise to 375 °F, without sustaining any damage. Temperatures as
high as this or higher are not likely to occur with normal use.
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 the fire well back from the doors and never allow
flames to contact the glass.
WARNING: Fireplaces equipped with glass doors
should be operated only with doors fully opened or
doors fully closed. Doors, if left partly open, may
draw gas and flame out of the fireplace opening
creating risks of both fire and smoke.
Cleaning Glass
Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water.
Do not use any abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean glass
with any cool water if glass is still hot from the fire and smoke.
OWNER’S OPERATION & PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate your
fireplace without a fire safety screen installed.
CAUTION: The manufacturer cautions against
using chemical chimney cleaners. Never use charcoal
or coal in the fireplace under any circumstances.
First Lighting of the Grand Meridian – After construction is completed,
all elements of the fireplace and chimney system must be completely
dry. This means that the unit must stand without any firing for a
minimum of 28 days. Only after that period of time can a first lighting
take place. The first fire must be small and well controlled, started
with a small amount of kindling. Add no more than eight pounds
of wood, preferably small logs not more than 3” (three inches) in
diameter. You will probably burn no more than three to four of these
small logs. Do not let the fire burn for more than one hour. After this
first lighting – when the fireplace has started to “cure” Do not set
another fire for at least 24 hours.
Second Lighting – Start the fire slowly and gradually as you did with
the first lighting, but this time you can burn up to ten pounds of
firewood, probably four to five logs that are 3” in diameter. With the
second lighting you can let the fire burn two hours – no more.
After First and Second Lighting – When the fireplace has been
properly cured with 1st and 2nd lighting, you will be able to add
a full fuel load to the fireplace which is about 10 to 15 pounds of
firewood at any given time. Consider that this typical fuel load is
three to four dry hardwood logs that are about 6” ) to 8” in diameter.
Without a grate for your firewood to rest on, you cannot get the
air flow you need under the fire which makes for a hotter, more
satisfying fire.
Do not “over burn” – Always remember, your Grand Meridian
fireplace is an elegant addition to your home. It is not an indoor
incinerator! If you start to use the fireplace and begin a routine of
“over burning,” you can permanently and unalterably damage the
unit. Under no circumstances should you be burning household
trash, including chemicals and combustibles, cardboard boxes,
your office papers, scrap lumber or stray branches from your yard,
particularly pine.
WARNING: Burning of above mentioned materials
will cause an unsafe condition and will void your
warranty!
