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NOTICE:
It is normal for steel appliances to give off some
expansion and/or contraction noise during start up or cool-
down. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat
exchanger or car engine.
It is normal 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 during initial
warming - open a window.
Burn your fireplace for at least six hours the first time you use it.
If optional fan kit has been installed, place fan control in the “OFF”
position during this time.
IMPORTANT:
Turn off gas before servicing appliance. Have
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.
Maintenance and Service
The only recommended maintenance for the homeowner is pe-
riodically cleaning the glass. Before cleaning the glass read the
warnings below.
This fireplace has no user-serviceable mechanical components.
Contact your dealer or a qualified gas appliance service techni-
cian for all service and repair.
WARNING
• Handle the glass with care to avoid breaking it. Never
strike the glass.
• To prevent etching or discoloring, clean the glass with
Fireplace Glass Cleaner (available from your dealer). Never
use cleaners that contain ammonia or abrasives.
• Never clean the glass while it is hot or even warm. Touching
hot glass can cause severe burns. Using liquids or aerosols
on hot glass will cause it to shatter.
• Never operate the fireplace with the glass removed or
cracked.
• Have your dealer replace damaged glass only with glass
and gasket material from Empire Comfort Systems. Using
substitute glass will void the warranty.
Glass Cleaning Procedure
Turn off the fireplace and allow it to cool for at least an hour.
Wear clean protective gloves when handling the glass door to
prevent injury to your hands and avoid leaving smudges.
1. Remove the barrier screen by lifting and pulling towards you.
2. Turn off gas valve.
3. Use a feather duster or soft cloth to remove any
accumulated dust in the bottom of fireplace and around
valve. Avoid disturbing any wiring or metal tubing.
4. Locate the two spring clamps at the bottom of the glass
frame. Pull out and downward to release them.
5. Remove the glass front by swinging the bottom outward.
Hold the frame at the sides and gently lift up.
6. Clean the glass inside and out using a product specifically
designed for fireplace glass. (Do not use glass cleaner that
contains ammonia.)
7. Reinstall glass front by hanging the top of the frame on top
of the firebox, making sure the gasket at the top is positioned
in front of the firebox flange and not on top
See Figure 78.
8. Gently lower the glass into position and secure with the two
latches at the bottom.
9. Wipe off any smudges on the glass or frame. (Heat from the
fireplace can cause residue on the frame to discolor the finish.)
10. Ignite the pilot.
(See Lighting Instructions.)
11. Replace the barrier screen by hanging the top flange on the
door and swinging the bottom down. Adjust, if necessary, to
sit squarely in the fireplace opening.
12. Light the fireplace and let it burn for 5 minutes. If either the
pilot or the flames appear abnormal, contact your dealer.
• 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.
General Glass Information
WARNING
Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed,
cracked or broken.
Only glass approved for use by the manufacturer in fireplace may
be used for replacement. Glass replacement should be done by a
licensed or qualified service person.
Make periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean and replace
damaged parts.
Additional maintenance and service checklist is provided on Page
54 for the service technician. These are only to be completed by
a service technician.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
