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B36LA8 & B36RA8 Woodburning Fireplaces
MAINTENANCE & SAFETY
Fireplace Maintenance
At the end of each heating season or when the fireplace
will not be in use for an extended time, the ashes should
be removed and the hearth area should be swept as clean
as is practical. The slow absorption of moisture into the
ashes over a long period of time could cause a condition
which would be corrosive to the metal fireplace parts.
At the beginning of each heating season, always operate
the flue damper and make sure it has not become stuck
from soot, creosote, etc., during the period of inactivity.
Keep the lower and upper grille panels clean and free
from dirt and lint accumulation at all times to get the maxi-
mum efficiency from your fireplace.
As you use the fireplace, expansion and contraction will
cause minor cracking of the hearth, back, and side refrac-
tory materials. This is normal and unavoidable. If the
cracks become large enough or parts dislodge and metal
behind the refractory is exposed, the refractory panels
should be replaced with new panels that can be obtained
from you fireplace dealer.
Glass Door Maintenance
For glass door maintenance, see instructions provided
with the glass doors.
Checklist of Do’s and Dont’s
DO’S
1. Do check with local building officials to be sure the
installation of the fireplace complies with all building
codes and requirements and obtain required building
permits. Do plan your installation with safety as you
primary consideration.
2. Do use only the prescribed material and parts for the
installation of the fireplace.
3. Do insulate the exterior walls surrounding the fireplace
to prevent excessive heat loss from the fireplace.
4. Do trim the face of the fireplace only with noncombus-
tible materials.
5. Do attach the noncombustible face trim material firmly
to the face of the fireplace.
6. Do block in or fasten the fireplace to prevent the pos-
sibility of the fireplace shifting out of position.
7. Do connect the air circulation blower to a properly
grunded and fused electrical circuit.
8. Do enclose the chimney where it passes through liv-
ing spaces or spaces accessible for storage purposes
to prevent contact with and possible damage to the
chimney.
9. Do install firestop spacers at each ceiling level when
the chimney is installed in a multistory building.
10. Do install the proper chimney cap or chimney housing
on the chimney to prevent rain and debris from enter-
ing the chimney.
11. Do keep all flammable liquids, gases and pressurized
containers away form the fireplace.
12. Do check the fireplace for proper adjustment and op-
eration before leaving it unattended for long periods
of time.
13. Do inspect and clean the fireplace chimney regularly.
14. Do keep the fire screens closed when the fireplace is
left unattended to minimize the danger of sparks pop-
ping out of the fireplace.
15. Do use the grate furnished with and for this fireplace.
16. Do start a fire only with paper, kindling or solid com-
position fire starters specifically designed for starting
a fire. The use of liquid fire starter can cause an ex-
plosion within the fireplace.
17. Do place all ashes in a metal container with a tight fit-
ting lid and place them on a noncombustible surface
well away from other combustible materials until they
have completely cooled.
18. Do store your fuel supply at a distance equal to or
greater than the spacing recommended for combus-
tible materials from the fireplace.
19. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace
for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust and
cure before being subjected to the intense heat of a
large fire.
DONT’S
1. Don’t allow other installations or operation consider-
ations to take priority over safety considerations.
2. Don’t attempt to use the fireplace until the installation
is complete.
3. Don’t use unlisted parts and accessories with the fire-
place except for special flashings that may be fabri-
cated locally.
4. Don’t use damaged parts or accessories with this fire-
place.
5. Don’t install the fireplace in an exposed or uninsu-
lated area.
6. Don’t install the fireplace over carpeting.
7. Don’t install the fireplace on a poorly constructed
base or fail to fasten down or attach the fireplace to
prevent it from shifting out of position.
8. Don’t create or allow a crack to develop between the
metal face of the fireplace and noncombustible trim.
9. Don’t use power blowers or air circulation systems
with this fireplace that are not specifically recom-
mended by MHSC.
10. Don’t connect accessory air circulation blowers to im-
properly fused or ungrounded electrical circuits.