I. Starting a Fire

Check the flue damper to be certain it is in the full open po- sition. Place crumpled or twisted paper under the fireplace grate. Loosely arrange kindling or small pieces of wood to form a layer above the paper.

The fires must be built on the fireplace grate, without danger of the burning fuel falling out of the fireplace opening.

Light the paper and add small pieces of wood until a hot bed of embers has been established.

After establishing the fire bed, and the small firewood is burn- ing briskly, add a minimum of three average sized pieces of split firewood, place the wood in such a manner to allow combustion air and flames between them.

Note: When first lighting your fireplace, it may be neces- sary to pre-warm the flue to establish a draft. This is done by holding a rolled up piece of burning newspaper under the flue damper for a few moments. This will help reduce smoke spillage during start-up.

Note: The first three or four fires should be of moderate size to allow the oils and binders to be burned from the fireplace and the refractory and paint to cure. You may notice an industrial odor the first few fires. This is consid- ered normal.

CAUTION

Odors and vapors released during initial operation.

Curing of high temperature paint.

Open windows for air circulation.

Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of fireplace.

Do NOT store flammable materials close to the fireplace.

Do NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace.

Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use.

Combustible materials may ignite.

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle EXCLAIM-42H-C, EXCLAIM-42T-C owner manual Starting a Fire

EXCLAIM-42H-C, EXCLAIM-42T-C specifications

The Heat & Glo LifeStyle EXCLAIM-42H-C and EXCLAIM-42T-C are modern gas fireplaces designed to elevate both aesthetics and functionality in residential spaces. With a spacious viewing area and an array of innovative features, these fireplaces create a stunning centerpiece for any room while providing efficient heating and ambiance.

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