Operation and maintenance guidlines
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flashing and weather seals that surround it. If you find any cracks or openings around screws or nails, seal them to avoid any roof or chimney chase leaks.
SURFACE CRACKS
The Grand Meridian fireplaces are manufactured using high quality materials. During the drying process, surface cracking may occur. These small cracks (un- der 1/16” will not effect the fireplace safety or per- formance). During the assembly process, fill surface cracks with
Removal of Creosote and Soot Formation – Creosote vapors are known to form in the relatively cool chimney flues of slow burning fires, hence, creosote residue collects on the flue lining. Because of soot and creosote
Always allow the fireplace to completely cool before you work on it, which means, of course, shutting off all gas and electrical connections, also.
Be certain that you use only solid fuel in your fire- place. You may use a natural or LP gas log lighter as a method to start your wood fire.
The flue damper must be in the OPEN position whenever there is heat in the fireplace.
Technical Service
You may have further questions about installation, op- | When calling please have your model and serial num- |
eration, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PROD- | bers of your fireplace ready. |
UCTS, LLC at | You can also visit our web site at |
| www.fmiproducts.com. |
Replacement Parts
If this product is missing a part or has a broken com- ponent, please do not return it to the store. Call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at
Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.
When calling, have ready:
•your name
•your address
•model and serial numbers of your fireplace
•how fireplace was malfunctioning
•purchase date
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