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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
GLASS DOORS
Bi-fold glass doors are optional with this fireplace. Check with your
local distributor for availability.
To install glass doors, refer to installation instructions that are in-
cluded with kit. When fireplace is in operation, doors must be fully
open or fully closed position only or a fire hazard may be created
(see Figure 30 or 31).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates much differently
than a fireplace with an open front. A fireplace with glass doors has
a limited amount of air for combustion. Excessive heat within the
fireplace can result if too large a fire is built or if combustion air gate
is not completely open.
IMPORTANT:
The following tips should be used to assure that both
fireplace and glass door retain their beauty and function properly.
•
Both the flue damper and glass doors must be fully opened
before starting a fire. This will provide sufficient combustion
air and maintain safe temperatures in firebox.
•
The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly. The tem-
pered glass will withstand a gradual temperature rise to 550° F,
which is more than a normal fire will generate. Such materials
as pitch/wax laden logs, very dry mill end lumber and large
amounts of paper or cardboard boxes. Always keep the fire well
back from the doors and never allow flames to contact the glass.
Figure 31 - Bi-Fold Glass Doors
Doors Fully Closed
Firebox Front
Firebox Front
Doors
Fully Opened
Figure 30 - Cabinet Glass Doors
Cabinet
Glass
Doors
" WARNING: FIREPLACES EQUIPPED WITH DOORS
SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WITH DOORS FULLY
OPEN OR DOORS FULLY CLOSED. IF DOORS ARE LEFT
PARTLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT
OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING, CREATING RISKS OF
BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE".
Cleaning Glass
Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water.
Do not use any abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean glass
with any cool water if glass is still hot from the fire. To remove doors,
refer to instructions included with glass door kit.
DAMPER MECHANISM
The damper control lever is located inside the fire chamber (see Fig-
ure 32). Make sure lever is cool before handling. Pull down to close
and push up to open. Damper must be open when lighting a fire.
Not doing so will cause smoke spillage into the room. When firebox
is not in use, close damper to prevent down drafts to enter room.
GRATE
OUTSIDE AIR
HANDLE
PULL TO CLOSE
PUSH TO OPEN
DAMPER CONTROL LEVER
PULL DOWN TO CLOSE
PUSH UP TO OPEN
Figure 32 - Damper Operation
OUTSIDE AIR MECHANISM
The outside air handle is located at the right hand side of firebox
rear refractory (see Figure 32). Pull to close, push to open. Always
open mechanism when starting a fire. This provides adequate outside
combustion air. Close mechanism when not in use to prevent cold
air from entering room. Periodically check your outside air intake
vent hood for any possible obstructions such as snow, bushes, etc.
