WARNING: IF YOUR FIREPLACE IS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS DOORS, IT SHOULD BE OPERATED WITH THE DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED. IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT PARTIALLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAMES MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING, CREATING RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. REFER TO FIGURE 3 FOR PROPER OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Glass Doors

Fully Open or

Fully Closed

(Bi-Fold Doors)

Figure 3

CAUTION: IF A SMOKING CONDITION EX- ISTS, GLASS DOORS SHOULD BE CLOSED DURING FIREPLACE OPERATION.

Care and Cleaning of Your Glass Doors

Never clean the glass when the doors are hot. Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass or household cleaner to clean the glass or the door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will damage the finish of the glass door.

Clean the glass doors by wiping with a damp towel followed by a clean dry towel to remove streaks.

Remove stubborn stains from the glass with a mild soap solution and a towel dampened with clean water. Dry with a clean dry towel.

•The fire must always be confined within the boundaries of the fuel grate.

•The fireplace screens must always be closed whenever the fireplace is being used.

•Never slam the glass door since it could cause the glass to break.

•Do not build excessively large or hot fires — scorching or discoloring of the plated brass trim may occur.

•Extreme temperature changes can cause glass breakage — do not build a hot fire and close the glass doors if the doors are cold.

•If the tempered glass pane becomes scratched or chipped, it creates a weakness in the glass which can cause the glass to break when heated. Replace the pane of glass by contacting your nearest dealer.

CAUTION: GLASS AND METAL FRAMES GET HOT — ALWAYS USE HANDLES TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOORS.

WARNING: BE AWARE THAT SAFETY GLASS IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN HOT AND MAY BREAK, EXPELLING HOT GLASS INTO THE ROOM. ADVISE ALL FAMILY MEMBERS TO REMAIN WELL AWAY FROM THE FIREPLACE WHEN OPERATING WITH DOORS CLOSED TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

IMPORTANT: Plated polished brass glass doors may have a plastic covering over all brass pieces for protection during shipping and handling. The plastic covering should be removed before installation of the glass doors. Under the plastic covering is a protective lacquer coating which should not be removed. In some instances, if it is removed, irreversible damage to the brass finish could occur. Refer to the following for specific information on plated polished brass.

IMPORTANT: The lacquer coating on the polished brass glass doors and trim pieces can be damaged or removed causing corrosion and/or tarnish. Do not remove the protective lacquer coating from plated polished doors and trim. To help protect the finish; use a non-acidic wax and avoid the over-spray of acidic/alkali based glass cleaners on the brass pieces. Please understand that the heat of the fire will cause the protective lacquer finish to slightly change to a light caramel color. Do not be alarmed as this is a normal occurrence.

Combustion Air Kit

You may use Model FOAK-4 with the EST-48 fireplace. Refer to the installation instructions packed with each FOAK-4 air kit for specific installation information, and see Figure 4. The outside air kit, if used, must be installed before the fireplace is totally framed and enclosed within the finished walls.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

The combustion air kit provides for outside air to be drawn into the firebox as an aid for combus- tion. If installed, only one combustion air kit is needed and it will be installed on the right top of the fireplace. If additional length of air duct is necessary, purchase locally available U.L. Class 0 or Class 1 metallic duct. The duct may extend up to 50' in any direction.

Note: When installing the air duct vertically, DO Not terminate the air duct closer than 3' below the chimney top.

IMPORTANT: IN EXTREME COLD CLIMATES, IT WOULD BE WISE TO INSTALL THE COMBUSTION AIR INLET HOOD BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE FIREPLACE TOP.

OPEN

CLOSED

Figure 4

To provide outside combustion air to the fire- box, operate the hand operated shut-off lever located in the lower right side of the fireplace opening behind the screen (Figure 4 ). To open the air damper, turn upwards. To close, turn down. The combustion air damper should be fully open when the fireplace is in use, and fully closed when the fireplace is not being used. This will prevent the outside cold air from entering the dwelling.

CAUTION: NEVER LOCATE AIR INLET WHERE IT COULD BE BLOCKED BY SHRUBS, SNOW- DRIFTS, ETC. NEVER LOCATE AIR INLET IN A GARAGE OR IN ANY AREA WHERE THERE ARE OTHER FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES OR PRODUCTS EMITTING COMBUSTIBLE GASES SUCH AS PAINT, GASOLINE, ETC. IN COLD CLIMATES, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMBUSTION AIR DUCT BE INSULATED.

The outside air ducting may be installed upwards through framing and ceiling joists with the inlet hood installed through an outside wall. Air ducting may also be installed downward through floor joists and under the house to a ventilated crawlspace not considered part of the living area.

Note: DO NOT terminate the combustion air kit in an attic space, under any circumstances.

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