LG Electronics LSO-43 manual AIR Inlet, Refractories, Starting a Fire, Damper Flue Strainer

4

HARDWOODS	DENSITY
Alser, Red	.41
Ash	.49-.60
Aspen	.38-.39
Basswood, American	.37
Beech, American	.64
Birch	.55-.65
Butternut	.38
Cherry, Black	.50
Chestnut, American	.43
Cottonwood	.34-.40
Elm	.60.63
Hackberry	.53
Hickory, Pecan	.60.66
Hickory, True	.69-.75
Honey locust	.66 (est.)
Locust, Black	.69
Magnolia	.48-.50
Maple	.48-.63
Oak, Red	.59-.67
Oak, White	.64-.88
Poplar	.42
Sassafras	.42
Sweet gum	.52
Sycamore, American	.49
Tanoak	.64 (est.)
Tupelo	.50
Walnut, Black	.55
Willow, Black	.39
SOFTWOODS	DENSITY
Bald cypress	.46
Cedar	.31-.47
Douglas Fir	.46-.50
Fir	.32-.43
Hemlock	.40-.45
Larch, Western	.52
Pine	.39-.59
Redwood	.35-.40
Spruce	.35-.41
Tamarack	.53

DAMPER

Note: This appliance does not have a damper. A flue strainer has been provided to prevent any debris from entering into the chimney.

FLUE STRAINER

The flue strainer is a wire cloth attached to the flue entrance to prevent debris from entering the chimney.

Periodical inspection and cleaning may be required. See Figure 2 and follow the instruc- tions below for removal and installation:

1.With a flat screw driver, press on the re- tainer bracket and pull the strainer downwards to release.

2.Clean or discard the strainer if damaged.

3.Reinstall or replace the flue strainer.

Flue Strainer

Retainer Bracket

Figure 2

REINSTALLING OR REPLACING THE FLUE STRAINER (P/N LB-101309)

1.Hang the retaining brackets on the outer- most screws inside the firebox at the back, near the flue inlet.

2.Place one side of the flue strainer, wedged between the front screws and the top, inside the firebox.

3.With the aid of a flat screw driver, push upwards on the opposite end of the flue strainer against the retainer brackets, (one at a time) until it snaps to its locking position.

AIR INLET

This appliance requires the installation of an air inlet for proper operation.

The fireplace draws air into the chimney and firebox chambers through the air inlet to cool the firebox during operation.

It is important to inspect the air inlet and free it from any obstruction before operating the fireplace (see Figure 3 ).

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE FIRE- PLACE UNLESS A COMPLETE AIR INLET SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

Fireplace Air Inlet

Must Be Free Of

Any Obstructions

Figure 3

REFRACTORIES

All fireboxes contain a furnace refractory floor, sides and back. These refractories are rein- forced with steel, but can be broken by improper use. Dropping logs on the bottom refractory and building fires directly against the refracto- ries can cause premature burnout of these components. It may easily be repaired or re- placed at costs far below repair and maintenance for masonry fireplaces.

Proper care and “burn-in” of the firebox will prolong the period of enjoyment without exten- sive maintenance. For the first few uses, build small fires – not roaring infernos. The materials used in the refractories contain and absorb mois- ture. It is important to “cure” the refractories by building only modest fires. Under normal usage, it is expected that hairline cracks will appear in the refractory surface. These hairline cracks do not affect the safe operation of the fireplace.

STARTING A FIRE

Note: Caution must be observed when operat- ing this fireplace under windy conditions. Do Not burn large fires, as flames may be drawn out of the firebox. If this occurs, close the glass doors immediately. If not equipped with doors, extinguish the fire or keep it to a minimum if safe. The screens must be closed at all times while in operation, except when feeding the fire.

1.To start a fire in the fireplace properly, first check that the flue strainer is clear and the air inlet is unobstructed.