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The hearth and firebrick liner of your fireplace are made
of a special fireclay material. While it is quite sturdy, it
can become cracked by normal expansion and contrac-
tion from heat or abuse. If hairline cracks should develop
in the hearth or firebrick liner, they can be ignored as
they will NOT affect the operation or safety of your fire-
place.
Contact your CFM Corporation Dealer if repair or re-
placement parts are needed.
Maintenance of Glass Doors
Cleaning
Smoke residue may build up on glass doors over time.
Doors may be cleaned as necessary using nonabrasive
glass cleaners. Use of abrasive cleaners may damage
the surface of the glass and cause breakage. Never at-
tempt to clean glass panels while hot.
Replacement of broken glass
Never operate a fireplace with cracked or broken glass
panels. Replace any damaged parts before use.
NOTE: Since the ceramic glass on these models
is quite fragile and proper mounting is critical for
safety, damaged glass on the BFC36 models should
be replaced by installing a new glass in the door
assembly. Do not attempt to install new glass in
the door frames. Remove the entire door assembly
by removing the four (4) screws securing the door
hinges to the fireplace. Replace with a new door
assembly. Contact your nearest CFM Corporation
Dealer for replacement parts.
Before Each Use of the Fireplace
1. Inspect the firebox to be sure it is clean and ready for
use. Remove excessive ashes.
2. Make sure your firescreen and air inlet/outlet grilles
are clean and unobstructed.
3. Inspect the hearth and firebox liner for cracks or dam-
age. Make sure flue is unobstructed and damper is
completely open.
In the Spring -
After Last Seasonal Use of the Fireplace
1. Inspect the chimney top housing, removing any for-
eign obstructions.
2. Inspect the flue for obstructions and remove them if
any are found.
3. Inspect completely the chimney top for corrosion,
replacing any structurally weakened parts.
4. Inspect the chimney flashing. This is the first place
to look if you are having any roof leakage problem.
Check for ruptured areas such as nail heads and
seams. Seal any area found.
5. Clean the complete fireplace.
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts for your fireplace can be obtained
from your CFM Corporation Dealer. For information on
replacement parts that are available, refer to installation
and homeowner’s manual provided with each accessory.
Should you need additional information beyond what
your dealer can furnish, contact:
CFM Corporation
410 Admiral Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5T 2N6
Attention: Technical Services
Troubleshooting Guide
Your fireplace is designed, safety tested and manufac-
tured for trouble-free operation. Due to atmosphere,
home environment and improper operating procedures,
you may encounter the following common situation(s)
that you can remedy yourself. If your situation cannot be
corrected, contact your local CFM Corporation Dealer for
assistance.
Smoking Problems
Smoking occurs when fire is started
Your chimney and flue are probably cold. Place a piece
of newspaper on the top log and start burning just before
you start your crumpled up paper and kindling. This
newspaper will burn rapidly, warming up the flue faster.
Smoking is constant
Your damper may be closed. Check damper and make
sure damper is in the open position. If your fireplace
is equipped with an adjustable damper, WMC Series,
check damper setting. In some cases, the lowest damper
setting will reduce the flue draft and smoking will occur.
Open damper until smoke discontinues.
You may have an obstruction in your flue or debris in or
on chimney top. Check for obstruction and remove. If
you fail to inspect your chimney flue as recommended,
creosote buildup may have reduced the flue area. Check
chimney flue as described in maintenance procedure.
Your fire may be too far forward in the firebox. Push your
fire toward the back of firebox with a suitable tool If a
basket grate larger than the supplied or recommended
size is used, smoking would occur. Replace basket grate
with model specified and listed on Page 11.
You may not be using a grate to keep your fire up off the
hearth. This is important to get the proper draft. Let the
fire die out and rebuild per previous instructions. Your
chimney top may not be high enough above your roof. It
may be necessary to increase the height of your chim-
ney top. Contact your dealer for chimney top extension
and other parts needed. See your chimney top installa-
tion instructions.
