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PLEASE NOTE
It is normal for appliances fabricated of steel to give off some
expansion and/or contraction noise during the start up or cool
down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat
exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some odor the
first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint and any
undetected oil from the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated - open all
windows.
It is recommended that you burn your fireplace for at least six (6)
hours the first time you use it. If optional fan kit has been installed,
place fan in the “OFF” position during this time.
IMPORTANT:
Turn off gas before servicing appliance. It is
recommended that a qualified service person perform these check-
ups at the beginning of each heating season.
• Clean Burner and Control Compartment
Keep the control compartment, logs, and burner areas surrounding
the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
Cleaning Procedure
1. Turn off pilot light at gas valve.
2. Remove glass front. (See Glass Removal)
3. Vacuum burner compartment.
4. Reinstall glass front.
5. Ignite pilot. (See Lighting Instructions)
6. Operate the pilot burner. If it appears abnormal call a service
person.
• Check Vent System
The appliance and venting system should be inspected before
initial use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure
that no debris is interfering with the air flow.
Glass Cleaning
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During start-up
condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of the glass and
causes lint, dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass
surface. Also initial paint curing may deposit a slight film on the
glass. It is therefore recommended that the glass be cleaned two or
three times with a non-abrasive household cleaner and warm water
(we recommend gas fireplace glass cleaner). After that the glass
should be cleaned two or three times during each heating season
depending on the circumstances present.
General Glass Information
WARNING:
Do not operate appliance with the glass front
removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should
be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
Only glass approved for use by the manufacturer in fireplace may
be used for replacement. The glass replacement should be done
by a licensed or qualified service person.
WARNING:
1. The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties.
2. Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass.
3. Under no circumstances should this appliance be operated without
the glass front or with a broken glass front. Replacement of the
glass (with gasket) as supplied by the manufacturer should be
done by a qualified service person.
4. Do not abuse the glass by striking or hitting the glass.
WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass. Do not
attempt to clean glass when glass is hot.
Glass Removal
1. Remove top louver, grasp louver, lift and pull forward.
2. Lower bottom louver, lift and pull forward.
3. Release two glass frame clamps at bottom of firebox.
4. Remove glass door assembly.
Glass Replacement
1. Place glass frame onto firebox.
2. Attach two glass frame clamps at bottom of firebox.
3. Align clips on top louver with slots on front posts. Replace top
louver into fireplace.
4. Close bottom louver.
Figure 52
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