3.The metal chimney sections extending from the firebox top to beyond your roof are two walled and
4.The flue damper is a two position (fully open or fully closed) mechanism operated by a handle found at the center top of the fireplace opening. It must be open when fire is present so smoke and gases can escape. It should be closed only when the fire is completely out – keeping room air from being lost up the flue.
5.Closed screens prevent fire, sparks and embers from popping out of the firebox while a fire is burning. Pull screens back when adding wood to the firebox.
6.Why use a fuel grate? Besides positioning the firebed properly, it protects the refractory floor, back and sides of the fireplace. Further, it ensures a proper flow of combustion air into andaroundthefirebed.Thegratemustbeused at all times when burning. Your warranty may be voided without the use of this grate.
7.This fireplace is not a heater. It is designed to ensure homeowner comfort by providing supplemental heat to its immediate area.
FUELS
Never Use Coal in Your Fireplace
Your fireplace system is not designed to be used with coal derivative products. The combustion process of certain types of coal can deposit corrosive materials in the fireplace and chimney system which can lead to premature product failure. Never use coal as a fuel in this fireplace system.
Gas Logs
If your fireplace system was installed with a gas line, you may wish to install one of two types of gas log sets.
This fireplace has been tested and approved for use with a decorative gas appliance incorporating an automatic
CAUTION
When using a decorative gas appliance, the fireplace damper must be set in the fully open position.
ATTENTION
Si vous utilisez un appareil décoratif au gaz, le registre de la cheminée du foyer doit être ouvert complètement.
WARNING
Unvented Gas Log Sets are not approved for use with fire- places installed outdoors. The materials and components will deteriorate prematurely if installed outside. Refer to the log manufacturer’s literature for limitations and exceptions.
AVERTISSEMENT
Les ensembles de bûches à gaz sans conduit d’évacuation ne sont pas approuves pour l’usage avec des foyers installes a l’exterieur. Les materiaux et les composantes se deterioreront prematurement si installees
al’exterieur.
This fireplace has been tested and approved to ANSI/IAS/AGA Z21.11.2 for use with an unvented gas appliance having a maximum rating of 26,000 BTU and complies with the Standard for
Prior to installing any gas log set, (Vented or Unvented) refer to the fireplace installation instructions for verification of mantel heights and placement of combustible materials around the firebox opening.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
IMPORTANT
Never install an unvented gas log set with a BTU greater than 26,000 if combustible mantel projections are lower than 18 inches above the fireplace opening.
ATTENTION
Ne jamais installer un ensemble de buches a gaz sans conduit d’evacuation qui genere une puissance superieure a 26000 si un manteau combustible est installe plus bas que 18 po. Au dessus de l’ouverture du foyer.
Vented gas log sets do not have restrictions placed upon their BTU rating.
Wood Fuel Pointers
Wood is a wonderful renewable fuel source. Normally it burns clean, leaving only a minimum of waste ash, provides comforting heat and can provide a variety of aromas and visual images.
You will want to know which woods are best for use. Sometimes you may want a quick, short fire to offset a morning chill. Soft woods are preferable in this case. Other times you would want more slow burning and a uniform heat output. Hardwoods are preferable for this use.
The amount of heat available from the logs will be about equal on a weight basis. However, logs are generally not weighed so the amount of heat will depend on:
1.The type of wood used.
2.How dry it is.
3.How many logs you put in.
4.The size of the logs.
The last statement means that one big log weighing 10 pounds has as much heating potential as 10 pounds of twigs. However, air cannot get at the solid log to feed the fire so the solid log will burn slowly. While you would get the same amount of heat out of either fire, the smaller the pieces of wood and the more air space around them, the faster the fire will burn.
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