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OPERATING GUIDELINE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Glass Doors
OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
GLASS DOORS
Glass doors are optional with the (V)3612ST fireplace. Glass doors come in cabinet type and
To install glass doors, refer to the installation instructions that are included with the glass door kit.
When the fireplace is in operation, all doors must be in the FULLY OPEN or FULLY CLOSED position only or a fire hazard may be created (see Figure 31 and 32).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates much differently than a fireplace with an open front. A fireplace with glass doors has a limited amount of air for combustion. Excessive heat within the fireplace can result if too large a fire is built or if the combustion air gate is not completely open.
The following tips should be followed to assure that both the fireplace and the glass door retain their beauty and function properly.
•Both flue damper and the glass doors must be fully open before starting the fire. This will provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe temperatures in the firebox. If operating with glass doors closed, do so at this time. Do not operate with doors par- tially open. Doors must be fully open or fully closed.
•The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly. The tem- pered glass will withstand a gradual temperature rise to 550 de- grees Fahrenheit, which is more than other such materials as pitch laden logs, very dry mill end lumber, large amounts of paper or cardboard boxes.
•Always keep the fire well back from the doors and never allow flames to contact the glass.
WARNING: Fireplaces equipped with glass doors should be operated only with the doors fully open or fully closed. Doors left partly open may draw gas (if used) and flame out of the fireplace opening, creating risk of both fire and smoke.
Cleaning the Glass
FULLY CLOSED
FIREPLACE FRONT | FULLY OPEN |
FIREPLACE FRONT
Figure 31 -
Side
Panel Is
Stationary
Glass Cabinet Doors
Operate Fully Open, or Fully
Closed ONLY
Figure 32 - Cabinet Door Operation
Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water. DO NOT use any abrasive material to clean glass. DO NOT clean glass with cool water if the glass is still too hot from the fire. To remove doors, refer to instructions included with glass door kit.
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