MAGNUM MASONRY MANUAL – MAY 1999 PAGE - 18
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SPECIAL NOTES
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Never completely close Damper/Combustion Controls until you are certain that there are no warm
embers or coals.
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If a Posi-Seal shutoff is used (brass knob), make sure that this is closed (pushed in) when fireplace
is not in use. Remember to turn the fan off before leaving for an extended period of time.
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It is best to burn in your fireplace with small to medium fires during initial use. A slight odor,
caused by the curing of the treated steel firebox, will be noticed during the first few fires. Burn only
dry seasoned wood. This wood burns easiest and prevents the build-up of creosote.
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Never use flammable liquids to light the fire.
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Ventilating fans, exhaust hoods or central heating systems can cause fireplaces to smoke by
stealing the fireplace’s combustion air. If the volume is enough, they can reverse the flow of air in the
fireplace and cause smoke.
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Always use a rain cap to prevent any moisture from entering down into the chimney. (Fig. 7)
CARE OF GLASS DOORS
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Heat the ceramic glass doors slowly the first time.
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Both doors should be opened slowly and at the same time to prevent drawing smoke into the
room. Never slam doors closed as they are not shatterproof.
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Avoid large fires. In the event of too large a fire causing flames to play on the glass, open doors
until the fire dies down.
Warning:
Breakage of glass or discoloration of glass door frames may occur
by over firing your unit. Do not use excessive amounts of kiln-dried construction lumber as kindling
or firewood.
