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OPEL AP
GLASS
In a controlled combustion firebox temperatures are not
always high enough to keep the glass perfectly clean. A
good hot fire in the morning usually cleans off most of the
deposits that have accumulated during the night.
Remember the drier the wood, the cleaner the glass. A
word of caution: although heat will not break the glass, a
good blow can. Be careful not to hit the glass.
WARNING: Never clean this glass with an abrasive
cleaner. Use only a cleaner recommended by your
dealer. Never clean the glass while it is hot, a serious
burn can result. There are a number of excellent wood
stove glass cleaners available.
If your glass breaks:
See your dealer for the exact replacement glass. If the gas-
ket is damaged, it must be replaced with the identical kind
(14.10.2). Place the gasket on the door frame between the
door and the glass (it is self-sticking).
1. Remove the door from the fireplace by lifting it off the
hinges.
2. Remove the clips holding the glass.
3. Clean out any bits of glass and dirt from the gasket.
4. Place the new glass into the opening and replace the
clips being careful not to over-tighten the screws.
5. Check the glass by trying to move it back and forth. It
should feel snug, but move slightly without too much
effort.
GOLD PLATING
If you have gold/pewter doors or gold/pewter louvers you
will be happy to know that they will not tarnish however
they are not scratch resistant. They require a totally abra-
sive free cleaner. Use only mild soap and warm water to
clean the gold when the surface is cool. The use of any
household cleaner, such as Windex, abrasive cleaners, or
any form of acid, may permanently etch or remove some of
the gold plating. Before every fire, be absolutely sure to
wipe off all fingerprints from the gold plating. Acid from
debris or your fingerprints may permanently etch the gold
plating.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
Check the chimney for creosote build-up every week until
experience shows how often cleaning is necessary. A build-
up of 1/4 inch or more should be cleaned before more cre-
osote accumulates. Use a 7 inch diameter wire brush. The
baffle in the firebox must be removed to gain access to the
flue from below.
Baffle removal:
1. Remove the secondary air tube and the refractory liners.
2. Slide the baffle towards the front of the fireplace and
rotate it so that you can lower it to the bottom of the fire -
place opening.
3. Remove the baffle through the door opening.
Follow the reverse procedure to re-install it.
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