Flatfire
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
WARNING: Do not operate the appliance with
the glass front removed, cracked or broken.
Replacement of the glass should be done by
a qualified service person.
WARNING: Use only approved Flatfire glass
assembly, which includes the glass panel,
frame and gasket. Do not use substitute
materials. Do not strike or slam the glass
front. The appliance area must be kept clear
and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
REPLACING THE GLASS
The glass mounting system consists of the glass
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LEANING THE GLASS
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panel, special glass gasket and the metal glass
frame. Should the glass need to be replaced, you
must replace the entire glass/glass frame assemb
Use the following procedure and refer to the
assembly section on page 16 of this manual:
1. Turn the fireplace completely off and allow it to
cool to room temperature. Remove the fireplace
surround. If the glass is broken, be sure to wear
gloves and eye protection.
2. Unclip the sides on the glass frame to free the
glass. The glass may be loose in the frame, so
it is very important to support both the glass
and the frame when handling. Carefully lift the
glass frame and glass up and off the fireplace.
3. Set the glass and frame aside on a padded
surface. If the glass is broken
spread out newspaper
material. Wrap the old g
gasket in layers of newspaper and discard.
INSTALLING REPLACEMENT GLASS/FRAME
1. Unpack the new glass/glass frame assembly
taking care when handling. Carefully pick up
glass and glass fra
the sides of the frame and using your thumbs
and fingers to hold the glass in place within the
gasket and frame.
2. With the glass frame (and glass) at a slight
angle (leaving room for your fingers b
the frame and firebox) insert the bottom edge o
the frame into the frame retainer located on the
bottom front of the firebox. Center the frame
from left to right. Once the bottom edge is in
place, press the frame against the firebox while
pushing down to be sure the frame is fully
engaged in the frame retainer. Hold the f
in place and press it agai
in the sides. Replace the fireplace surround.
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WARNING: Never clean the glass while it is h
Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaners
containing ammonia.
NOTE: The glass manufacturer recommends
using a micro-fiber cleaning cloth and plain
water for both inside and outside of the glass.
INSPECTING THE VENTING
An inspection of bot
and the vent terminal should be made as part of the
annual service appointment. The venting must have
no blockage and
h the inner and outer vent pipes
be in good repair.
The vent manufacturer’s instructions may provide
specific details on vent inspection. Any vent
sections that are disassembled must be
reassembled and sealed as required.
This appliance should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a qualified service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive dust or lint from carpeting,
bedding materials, pets, etc. It is imperative that
control compartments and circulating air
passageways of this appliance be kept clean.
CLEANING THE BURNER AND FIREBOX
During the annual inspection and maintenance
appointment, he service person should clean the
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burner and firebox. To gain access to the firebox
and burner, follow the instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual.
DO NOT USE A VACUUM CLEANER TO CLEAN
THE GLASS BURNER MEDIA.
A vacuum cleaner may be used to clean the metal
parts of the
firebox. Leave the glass burner media
ss
the instructions in the Assembly
ection of this manual when replacing the burner
er top.
in place. Use a soft brush to clean the burner gla
media. If the burner media does need to be
removed, carefully scoop it off the burner and avoid
dropping glass pieces in the air gaps around the
burner. Follow
s
media on the burn
AIR FLOW
The Flatfire utilizes a convection air heat exchange
system to maximize the heat from the fireplace. It is
important that air flows freely through the
convection air system and out the top and side air
grills.
Do not place objects under the fireplace that will
block the convection air inlet flow or in front of any
air outlet.
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