BODEGA BAY WOOD INSERT
MAINTENANCE
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CARE AND CLEANING OF PLATED SURFACES
IMPORTANT: You must clean all the fingerprints and oils from the plated surfaces before firing the insert for the first time. Use warm soapy water and a soft rag, glass cleaner and a paper towel, or vinegar and a paper towel to remove the oils. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners! If not cleaned properly prior to lighting the first fire, the oils can cause permanent stains. The plating will be cured upon firing of the insert and oils will no longer affect the finish. Subsequently, little maintenance is then required. Wipe clean as needed with a soft towel.
CARE AND CLEANING OF GLASS
NOTE: Remove all labels from glass prior to lighting the first fire.
WARNING! DO NOT SLAM INSERT DOOR OR IMPACT THE GLASS WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR, MAKE SURE THAT LOGS DO NOT PRO- TRUDE AGAINST THE GLASS.
WARNING! DO NOT OPERATE WITH BROKEN
GLASS.
WARNING! DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.
GLASS REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Replace with 5mm ceramic glass only
1.Remove door from insert and lay on a padded flat surface.
2.Remove glass retainer screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
3.Lift glass out of the door frame and/or side frames.
4.Lay new glass with fiberglass tape around it into door frame and/or side frames.
5.Place glass retainers over the fiberglass tape on the edges of the glass and reinstall screws. Be sure glass is centered in the opening (i.e. same space top and bottom, left and right).
6.Tighten screws enough to hold frame and glass in place.
7.Check again for centering of glass in door and/or side frames and give all screws a final tightening.
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture, and, in turn forms creosote. These creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue when a fire is newly started, or from a slowly burning fire, and accumulate on the flue lining of the chimney.
A build up of creosote can then be ignited by sparks rising up the chimney. When ignited, this situation makes an extremely hot fire which may damage the chimney and even destroy your home. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. It is extremely important that this residue is removed at regular intervals, usually once a year depending on your burning habits, to prevent the occurrence of a chimney fire. It is highly recommended that you contact a professional chimney cleaner for this area of maintenance.
CHIMNEY
If your type of installation involves a full reline of the chimney, it will be necessary to either remove the baffle from the insert, or remove the insert from the fireplace and disconnect the vent prior to cleaning the chimney. Refer to page 20 in this manual for instructions on Baffle Removal.
If your type of installation is direct connect within a masonry chimney, the insert will need to be pulled out from the fireplace and disconnected from the flue prior to cleaning the chimney. The creosote can either be caught in a large garbage bag secured to the pipe or swept and vacuumed out of the fireplace. Reconnect the pipe and reinstall the insert following instal- lation instructions in this manual on page 9.
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