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4. Install
a
firestop spacer in chase at ceiling
level for safety and reduction of cold air
movement (see
Accessories
, page 16).
5. Do not insulate top of firebox. The opening
in collar around chimney at top of firebox
must mot be obstructed (see Figure 27).
6. Before finishing fireplace enclosure, in-
spect all joints of outer firebox. Seal any
gaps of outer firebox with noncombustible
material. Caulk any gaps between nailing
flange and framing.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
Continued
• The glass must be allowed to warm slowly
and evenly. The tempered glass will with-
stand a gradual temperature rise to 550° F,
which is more than a normal fire will gener-
ate. Such materials as pitch/wax laden logs,
very dry mill end lumber and large amounts
of paper or cardboard boxes. Always keep
the fire well back from the doors and never
allow flames to contact the glass.
WA R N I N G : F i r e p l a c e s
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.
FIREPLACE
STARTER
COLLAR
KEEP THIS
AREA OPEN
Figure 27 - Fireplace Collar Opening
GLASS DOORS
Bi-fold glass doors are optional with this
fireplace. Check with your local distributor
for availability.
To install glass doors, refer to installation
instructions that are included with kit. When
fireplace is in operation, doors must be fully
open or fully closed position only or a fire haz-
ard may be created (see Figure 28).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper-
ates much differently than a fireplace with an
open front. A fireplace with glass doors has a
limited amount of air for combustion. Exces-
sive 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 as-
sure 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.
Doors Fully Closed
Doors Fully Open
Figure 28 - Glass Doors on Fireplace
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. To remove doors, refer to instruc-
tions included with glass door kit.
