ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING AND PLACING THE FIRELUXE
By now, you will have removed the shipping carton from the base pallet. The FireLuxe is shipped on spe- cially designed shipping supports that keep the weight of the stove off the legs to avoid damaging them dur- ing transit. Cut the strapping that secures the stove to the pallet. The stove must be lifted straight up to dis- engage it from the shipping brackets. The best place to lift is at the base of the stove sides. The stove top and front have to be removed in order to unpack and install the logs and top cooking burner parts. Remov- ing them now will reduce the weight and make it easier to lift the stove. Also, locate the ashlip and ashlip mounting hardware and set aside in a safe location. It will be installed later.
First, remove the cast iron stove top. This is accomplished by simply lifting up on the top as it is a gravity fit. The top is heavy and extra care should be taken when handling it, especially if the stove is enameled. Set the top aside on a padded surface. A carpeted floor is a good choice.
Remove the top cooking grill and the cooking burner cover plate and set aside for now. They are packed in bubble wrap or foam packing and are located on the now exposed top of the stove’s firebox.
Remove the stove front by lifting it straight up to disengage the tabs that secure it to the sides. Once it is disengaged, you can move the front away from the stove body. Note: The front doors may have a tendency to swing open while you are handling the front. Placing a small piece of masking tape around the two doors where they meet at the center will keep the doors from moving. Set the front aside with the back side down taking extra care if it is enameled.
With these parts removed and set aside, lift the stove up and off the pallet and set it near to its installation position. Like any cast iron stove, it is best to pick the stove up while adjusting its position rather than dragging it on its legs. This reduces the chances of damaging a leg or chipping enamel or of damaging the hearth surface. This is the best time to install the optional blower kit if being used. See the instructions in- cluded with the blower kit.
The legs have leveling screws that will allow you to compensate for irregularities on the surface under the stove. Using as little adjustment as possible for each leveling screw, adjust them as needed to get the stove as level as possible both side to side and front to back. This is important since the FireLuxe includes a top cooking burner and having the stove level will reduce the likelihood of spillage while cooking.
The FireLuxe is shipped set up for the fuel type indicated on the rating plate attached to the rear of the stove. Note: If you need to switch fuels, please see the instructions included with the appropriate fuel con- version kit. The logs are shipped in protective material inside the firebox and do need to be unpacked and installed on the burner.
With the stove top and front removed and safely set aside during the unpacking process, unlatch each of the three glass frame latches by pulling forward on the latch finger tabs while lifting up. See the adjacent illustration. This will allow the glass frame to tip slightly forward. The glass is loose in the frame, held in place only by friction from the gasket so it is very important to support both the glass and the frame when handling. Place your thumbs on the outside of the glass frame and wrap your fingers around the frame and onto the glass. Squeeze the frame and glass while moving. Carefully lift the glass frame and glass up and off the stove. Set the glass and frame aside on a pad- ded surface. The outside of the frame should be facing down so the glass will stay in place.
UNLATCHING DETAIL- PULL FORWARD AND UP TO UNHOOK LATCH FROM GLASS FRAME
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