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OPERATING GUIDELINES AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
GLASS DOORS
Only the cabinet type doors can be opened, the front glass
panel assembly is stationary and must be installed with doors.
When fireplace is in operation, both sets of cabinet doors on
each side of fireplace, must be in the
FULLY OPEN
or
FULLY CLOSED
position only or a fire hazard may be
created (see
figure 32
).
DAMPER MECHANISM
The damper control lever is located inside the fire chamber
(see
figure 33
). Make sure lever is cool before handling.
Pull
down to CLOSE, push up to OPEN.
The damper must be
open when lighting a fire; not doing so will cause smoke spill-
age into the room.
When the fireplace is not in use, close the damper to prevent
downdrafts to enter room.
The damper mechanism should be per the following fig-
ure.
OUTSIDE AIR MECHANISM
The outside air handle is located at the right hand side of the
fireplace rear refractor (fig.
33
). Pull to close, push to open,
Always open the mechanism when starting a fire, this pro-
vides adequate outside combustion air. Close the mechanism
when not in use to prevent cold air from entering the room.
Periodically check your outside air intake vent hood for any
possible obstructions (snow, bushes, etc.).
GRATE
The grate is designed to provide you with the maximum solid
fuel capacity, do not attempt to defeat its purpose, doing so
may cause smoke spillage and may cause a fire hazard.
Do not overload the grate or obstruct the required air space
beneath it. Always keep ashes from building up under the
grate.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE! REPLACE GRATE WITH
FMI MODEL 36PN GR GRATE ONLY.
Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Keep the front of the fireplace clear of all obstacles and
materials.
WARNING:
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED
TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERA-
TURES AND TO STAY AWAY FROM THESE TO
AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SU-
PERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM
AS THE FIREPLACE.
FOR FURTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES, INSTRUC-
TIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE RE-
FER TO YOUR OWNERS’ MANUAL OR CONTACT
YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER.
Figure 33
Figure 32
