CARE AND MAINTENANCE (Continued)

CHECK FOR CREOSOTE (Continued)

Most problems with creosote are due to poor chimneys with low draft and/or cold chimney walls, and to a low rate of burn when little heat is needed during the spring and fall months. Burning green and wet wood also creates creosote.

To prevent creosote accumulation:

1.Burn your appliance with the combustion air control wide open for about 20-30 minutes daily during the burning season. This will burn out creosote deposits in your appliance.

2.Burn the appliance with the combustion air control wide open for about 20 minutes every time you apply fresh wood. This allows the wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster and burns the wood vapors which might otherwise be deposited within the system.

3.Burn only seasoned, dry wood. Seasoned wood is wood that has been dried for at least one year.

4.A small, more intense fire is preferable to a large smoldering one that will deposit creosote within the system.

5.Establish a routine for using your new appliance. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creosote is deposited on the glass and chimney system. Weekly inspection and cleaning may be necessary during times of heavy appliance usage. Contact your local fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle such a fire.

6.We recommend you have your chimney system and appliance checked and cleaned by a competent chimney sweep at least once a year.

CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR INSPECTION & CLEANING

It is important to periodically monitor the operation of the catalytic combustor to insure that it is functioning properly and to determine when it needs to be cleaned or replaced. A non- functioning combustor will result in a loss of heating efficiency and an increase in creosote and emissions. The following is a list of ways to monitor the catalytic combustor.

Visual Inspection & Cleaning Of The Catalytic Combustor

Combustors should be visually inspected before and after each heating season to determine if physical degradation has occurred. Removal of the mixing screen in front of the combustor is required for this inspection. Refer to the "REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS" section of this owner's manual for removal instructions. Do not remove the catalyst from the combustor assembly unless it needs replacement because it is fragile. Check the combustor for plugging. If the front of the combustor and/or mixing screen is covered with a fine dust plugging some of the openings, either vacuum it or use a soft paint brush to brush off the dust. Check to see if the combustor is cracked, broken , or deteriorated. Replace the combustor if damaged (available at your dealer).

Periodic Inspection Of Catalytic Combustor Performance

To get an indication of whether the catalyst is working, compare the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when the smoke is being routed through the combustor to the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when the smoke is not routed through the combustor (by-pass open

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36A-ZC, 36A-BI specifications

FireplaceXtrordinair 36A-ZC and 36A-BI are prominent models in the realm of modern gas fireplaces, providing both warmth and aesthetic appeal to any living space. These fireplaces are known for their exceptional design, energy efficiency, and technological features that enhance the overall user experience.

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Overall, FireplaceXtrordinair 36A-ZC and 36A-BI represent a fusion of style and technology, providing warmth and elegance to any setting. Their superior efficiency, aesthetic versatility, and user-friendly features make them a premier choice for modern homeowners looking to enhance their living spaces.
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