OPERATING THE FIREPLACE
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To close the outside air, gently lift the outside air lever and then turn counterclockwise to the
closed position. A spring will assist and keep it closed. Top open the outside air, turn the outside
air control lever to the right and then push it down to lock the damper in open position.
Even though the fireplace can be operated with the outside air damper closed, we recommend
always using outside air for combustion when burning the fireplace. In some cases, this fresh
air will also help compensate for negative pressure problems within the house (for example,
when strong kitchen or bath fans compete with and reduce chimney draft in a tightly
constructed house); however, it will not prevent the fireplace from smoking in a severely
depressurized house.
This control should, however, be closed when the fireplace isn’t burning to prevent cold air
infiltration. It is sealed with a gasket.
C
HIMNEY
D
AMPER
The LINEAR 50 SP is equipped with a chimney damper that is located in the flue at the top of
the fireplace. This chimney damper should only be used in either fully open or fully closed
position. The chain for the chimney damper is inside the firebox at the front, just above the
opening.
To close the chimney damper, pull the chain down and secure it in the slot to close the damper
(see Figure 2). When closed, the damper virtually eliminates warm air flow up the chimney
while preventing cold air from entering from outside. The damper is counter-balanced and will open
by itself when you un-hook the damper chain. The hook portion of the damper allows the chain to be
hung so that it remains out of view.
BUILDING THE FIRE
Always start by opening the chimney damper and the outside air.
There are many ways to arrange your firewood to build a fire in your LINEAR 50 SP. Always build and
maintain the fire well behind the ash step refractory bricks, never against or close to the glass door.
In all cases, you want to start with a number of pieces of easily lit material, such as newspaper. Place
pieces of crumpled or loosely knotted paper in the area where you will be placing the kindling and
firewood. Then add a generous layer of kindling over the paper, placed with spaces between the
pieces for air flow. Finally, stack 2-3 small-medium size logs over the kindling so that they are close
or touching one another, but have small spaces between them for air flow. Then light the paper in a
number of places and close the door. Once the fire is established, you can add more wood. The glass
door should always be closed when the fire is burning.
Never use flammable liquids to start or refresh the fire.
Figure 2
Chimney Damper Chain
Figure 3
Outside Air Control Location
