2.The grate in the firebox should be centered on or over the bottom hearth so your fire can breath 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.
3.Build a pyramid of three split logs (split will start much faster). Arrange the uneven wood to provide plenty of air space between.
4.When lighting your fire, a little smoke may escape – more likely if the chimney is cold. To correct this, hold a lighted newspaper up inside the firebox near the chimney opening. This will turn around any downdraft and clear the flue of cold air. As your log fire burns below, the updraft will improve as the chimney heats up.
5.Now, light the paper at both sides of the firebox.
6.Close the screens to prevent the escape of sparks and embers.
GLASS DOOR OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
These fireplaces may be equipped with glass doors. Refer to the end of this document for a listing of the glass doors approved for use with these fireplaces.
WARNING: IF YOUR FIREPLACE IS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS DOORS, IT SHOULD BE OPERATED WITH THE DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED. IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT PARTIALLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAMES MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING, CREATING RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. SEE FIGURE 4 FOR PROPER OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Glass Doors
Fully Open or
Fully Closed
(Bi-Fold Doors)
Figure 4
CAUTION: IF A SMOKING CONDITION EX- ISTS, GLASS DOORS SHOULD BE CLOSED DURING FIREPLACE OPERATION.
Care and Cleaning of Your Glass Doors
Never clean the glass when the doors are hot. Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass or household cleaner to clean the glass or the door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will damage the finish of the glass door.
Clean the glass doors by wiping with a damp towel followed by a clean dry towel to remove streaks.
Remove stubborn stains from the glass with a mild soap solution and a towel dampened with clean water. Dry with a clean dry towel.
•The fire must always be confined within the boundaries of the fuel grate.
•The fireplace screens must always be closed whenever the fireplace is being used.
•Never slam the glass door since it could cause the glass to break.
•Do not build excessively large or hot fires — scorching or discoloring of the plated brass trim may occur.
•Extreme temperature changes can cause glass breakage — do not build a hot fire and close the glass doors if the doors are cold.
•If the tempered glass pane becomes scratched or chipped, it creates a weakness in the glass which can cause the glass to break when heated. Replace the pane of glass by contacting your nearest dealer.
CAUTION: GLASS AND METAL FRAMES GET HOT — ALWAYS USE HANDLES TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOORS.
WARNING: BE AWARE THAT SAFETY GLASS IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN HOT AND MAY BREAK, EXPELLING HOT GLASS INTO THE ROOM. ADVISE ALL FAMILY MEMBERS TO REMAIN WELL AWAY FROM THE FIREPLACE WHEN OPERAT- ING WITH DOORS CLOSED TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
IMPORTANT: Plated polished brass glass doors may have a plastic covering over all brass pieces for protection during shipping and handling. The plastic covering should be removed before installation of the glass doors. Under the plastic covering is a protective lacquer coating which should not be removed. In some instances, if it is removed, irrevers- ible damage to the brass finish could occur. Refer to the following for specific information on plated polished brass.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
IMPORTANT: The lacquer coating on the pol- ished brass glass doors and trim pieces can be damaged or removed causing corrosion and/or tarnish. Do not remove the protective lacquer coating from plated polished doors and trim. To help protect the finish; use a non-acidic wax and avoid the over-spray of acidic/alkali based glass cleaners on the brass pieces. Please understand that the heat of the fire will cause the protective lacquer finish to slightly change to a light caramel color. Do not be alarmed as this is a normal occurrence.
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
Your fireplace is designed to operate trouble- free with minimum maintenance. However, like any fine appliance, it deserves and requires some housekeeping attention.
Your fireplace will perform better – and cer- tainly look more attractive to family and friends
–if it is cleaned before each use. Before the first seasonal use in Autumn and after the last fire in Spring, it is important to inspect the fireplace system carefully. We recommend at least two complete fireplace inspections a year.
Before Each Use
1.Clean the firebox of excessive ashes. Some owners prefer to leave a small layer to insulate the cold refractory below the grate which helps fire starting.
This fireplace has a factory supplied grate at- tached, it is permissible to remove the grate for cleaning; however, the grate must be re-at- tached to the fireplace before the next burn.
2.Keep the fireplace screens clean so combus- tion air flows freely.
3.Spot check the brick-like refractory for small cracks. Heat from the fire expands it slightly. When it cools, it contracts.
Refractories should be replaced when:
1.The crack opens more than ¹⁄₄" (19 mm).
2.Pitting in the surface is extensive and pits become deeper than ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm).
3.Any piece of refractory larger than 2" (51 mm) in radius and ³⁄₁₆" deep becomes dislodged.
If conditions 1, 2 or 3 occur, the refractory should be replaced.
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