Intake And Outlet Grilles
Openings in the masonry are skillfully hidden by the decorative grilles on the cool air intakes and warm air outlets of the Vestal
Fireplace. They blend perfectly with any style mantel, and can be painted to match the surrounding walls or masonry. A metal
housing is set permanently in the masonry or wall to which the grille face is attached.
Grilles suitable for use with any size Vestal Circulator Fireplace.
MODEL NO
DESCRIPTION
GRILLE SIZE
HOUSING SIZE
9
Stamped Steel
9 3/8” x 9 3/8”
7 7/8” x 7 7/8 “
176
Cast Iron
7 1/4” x 9”
6 1/8” x 8”
Installing Grilles:
The location of the grilles is dependent on choice and the amount of projection of the fireplace into the room. The
grilles should be assembled before setting the housing in masonry so that the grille faces will be properly leveled. After masonry has
set, grille faces can be removed to finish air passages. If air inlets or outlets are formed of masonry, the brick must not exceed 1 1/4”
thick and be spaced 1 ½ 1/2” apart. Inlets must total 36 square inches each. Outlet or outlets must total 72 square inches.
Electric Fans
By using fans at the intake openings, the heating capacity of the Vestal unit can be considerably increased. Fans should be installed at
both cold air intakes for maximum efficiency.
VESTAL Circulating Fireplaces Operating Instructions:
Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning of Chimney:
Before the first fire, the chimney should be inspected for cracks and voids in the flue liner and all loose mortar should be removed
from the top of the circulator smoke shelf. Make sure that the damper moves to both full open and closed positions. A removable flue
cap should be installed to protect the circulator from moisture and rust. The smoke shelf can be cleaned by removing the damper
handle and letting the damper door lay back on the smoke shelf. When needed, the chimney can be cleaned by using a flue brush
from the top of the chimney. The loosened material can then be removed from the smoke shelf. A canister type vacuum cleaner is
very helpful for this.
Creosote–formation and need for removal:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce risk
of a chimney fire.
Operation:
Fire may be built directly on the hearth of the fireplace, or andirons or grates may be used. Place a medium to large piece of wood in
the back of the firebox. In front of the back log place one to two pieces of crumpled newspaper and about two handfuls of finely split
kindling. Soft woods work best for this. Ignite the paper. After the kindling has started to burn, add two to three pieces of large wood.
After these have started to burn down into coals add one or two larger pieces of wood at a time until the desired size of fire is
reached. The fire is maintained and controlled by the amount and size of the wood used. Always use dry, seasoned wood. Do not
leave fire unattended unless a firescreen is in place to prevent sparks from popping into the room. Do not overfire. Overfiring is
usually caused by adding too much wood at one time. Use solid fuel only. Do not set furniture or other combustible items within four
feet of the fireplace front.
Caution:
“Never use gasoline, gasoline
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type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in the
fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use.”
Disposal Of Ashes:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
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fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of
by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
