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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
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Figure 44 - Operating Damper Handle
Damper
Weight
To Close
Damper
To Open
Damper
Damper
Weight
STARTING A FIRE
1. To properly start a fire in a the fireplace, first check the operation
of the flue damper (see “DAMPER CONTROL” and Figure 44, below).
2. To prevent smoke at startup, close all windows near the fireplace
when first lighting a fire. The closed windows may be reopened once
a chimney draft is drawn in the fireplace.
3. Center the grate in the firebox on or over the bottom hearth so the
fire can breathe properly. Crumble and twist plenty of newspapers
UNDER the grate, and criss-cross some small, dry kindling sticks on
top of the paper or on the bottom of the grate.
4. Build a pyramid of three split logs (split wood will light more
quickly). Arrange the logs to provide plenty of air space between them.
5. Light the paper at both sides of the firebox.
6. Close the screens to prevent the escape of sparks and embers.
7. Close the damper only when the fire is completely OUT and ashes
are COLD. Keep the damper closed when the fireplace is not in use,
to prevent unnecessary loss of conditioned room air.
DAMPER CONTROL AND OUTSIDE AIR KIT OPERATION
The damper handle, which opens and closes the damper blade, is
located in the upper front face of the fireplace. Pushing the handle
forward and up through the keyway slot will free damper blade to
automatically open. Pushing the handle forward and down will lock
damper blade closed (see Figure 44). Damper must be locked in the
full open position before operating fireplace (see Figure 44).
Outside air kit handle is located at left hand side of fireplace. Pulling
handle out will free outside air door to open. Pushing handle in will
lock door closed.
