TOA Electronics BCF-3885 User's Manual
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1. ccececeseseeeeseseseteeeees page 5 Maintenance Guidelines 0 page 6 Twice a Year Check Up ccccseeeees page 6 Creosote Formation and Removal page 6 Troubleshooting cccccceeeeeeeeeees page 6 Warranty cca scccsccesstecesesssiccsseecsesesesscens page 7 Product Reference Information page 7 Replacement Parts c cccceeeee page 7 Accessory Component c0000 page 7 Replacement Parts ccsceeeee page 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT READ AND UNDER STAND BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE 1 Use SOLID WOOD only for fuel It is best to use dry and well seasoned hardwood Soft woods tend to burn very quickly Solid scrap construction lumber produces excessive sparks DO NOT use treated wood artificial wax based logs charcoal coal trash driftwood or woods that have been dipped in tar pitch pine tar creosote etc Wood products made with syn thetic binders such as plywood produce abnormally high temperatures and sputtering smoking fires 2 NEVER use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this fireplace Keep any flammable liquids a safe distance from the fireplace 3 Keep the chimney damper open while any fire or smoldering embers are present 4 Never block or restrict the room air intake grille across the bottom front or the warm air outlet grille across the top fr2. Which Your Fireplace Was Installed Your Dealer s Name REPLACEMENT PARTS Acomplete parts list is found at the end of this manual Use only parts supplied from the manufacturer Normally all parts should be ordered through your distributor or dealer Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of the appliance 2 The serial number of the appliance 3 The part number 4 The description of the part 5 The quantity required 6 The installation date of the appliance NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE ACCESSORY COMPONENTS 12M09 43 ABF 12M07 38 ABF 12M10 43 ABF BB Bi Fold Doors 12M08 38 ABF BB Bi Fold Doors Your fireplace can be fitted with beautiful bi fold doors Model ABF doors are available for use with these fireplace Doors are easily fitted to the fireplace opening Use Model 38 doors with 38 inch fireplaces and Model 43 doors with 43 inch fireplaces Model ABF doors come with standard black finish Model ABF BB doors have a beautiful bright brass finish 011781 Forced Air Blower Kit FAK 1500 Blower Kit The FAK 1500 blower provides for a constant velocity forced air circulation feature for your appliance REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Models 38 Models 43 DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Fireplace Assembly Firescreen 090
3. 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 and around the firebed The grate must be used at all times when burning Your warranty may be voided without the use of this grate 7 Remember your fireplace is not intended to heat your entire home FUELS Never Use Coal in Your Fireplace Your fireplace system is not designed to be used with coal derivative products The com bustion 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 incorporat ing an automatic shut off device and complying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appl
4. 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 Aproper amount of combustion air is important for your fireplace Fireplaces consume large amounts of oxygen Itis important to allow an adequate supply of air If the fireplace is not equipped with an outside air kit it may not obtain sufficient amounts of combustion air from inside the house or struc ture in which it is installed Therefore the fire may draw from an outside air source and pull air in through the chimney This may cause smoke spillage into the room Smoke spillage often occurs when a fire is first started until the fireplace and the chimney has had the opportunity to come up to tempera ture and to begin to function normally If smoke spillage problems persist a window may be opened just a crack to allow the proper flow of combustion air to the fireplace If your fireplace is equipped with an outside combustion air kit keep it open at all times when fire is burning and close when fire is out to prevent cold air intrusion Combustion Air Control If your BCF BRF Series fireplace is equipped with the optional combus
5. the doors or remove the sheet until all soot has settled Vacuum don t sweep 4 Check the metal flashing and seals around your chimney Seal any cracks or loose nail head openings to prevent roof leaks 5 Clean the firebox thoroughly by using a soft brush or equivalent WARNING CONTINUED OVERFIRING CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR FIREPLACE SYSTEM SOME EXAMPLES OF OVERFIRING ARE e BURNING QUANTITIES OF SCRAP LUMBER PINE BRANCHES PAPER OR CARDBOARD BOXES WHICH EXCEED THE VOLUME OF THE NORMAL LOG FIRE e USE OF ARTIFICIAL WAX BASE LOGS TRASH OR OTHER CHEMICALS OR CHEMICALLY TREATED COMBUS TIBLES CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creo sote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lin ing When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire The chimney should be inspected at least twice yearly during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up has occurred If creosote has accumulated it should be re moved to reduce the risk of a chimney fire If creosote build up is found do not use chemi cal chimney cleaners that are poured on a hot fire The chemical cleaners can be dangerous and generally only work on the flue section nearest the fire leaving the rest of the flue unaffect
6. 5 SUPERIOR RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE HOMEOWNER S CARE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CUSTOM SERIES 38 and 43 Wood Burning Fireplaces P N 725 024M REV N C 11 2001 MODELS BCF 3885 BRF 3875 BCF 4385 BRF 4375 The information contained in this manual applies to all model fireplaces identified on this page This information will help you obtain safe and dependable service from your fireplace system Keep this document in a safe place for future reference Before you start your first fire read this Care and Operations Manual carefully to be sure you understand your fireplace system completely Failure to follow these suggestions could result in hazardous operation or fireplace malfunction creating a serious potential for personal injury and or property damage If you have any questions regarding the safe use or operation of your fireplace contact your local distributor U L Report No MH8988 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Precautions page 2 General Information cccceeeee page 2 FUCIS ccc ecid ceric Bien adic page 2 GaS LOGS aroni page 2 Disposal Of ASHES ceeceeeeeeeee page 3 Softwood vs Hardwood ccee page 3 Starting a Fire oe eeeeeseeeseseseseeees page 4 Damper Control ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees page 4 Glass Door Operating Safety Precautions and Instructions page 4 Combustion Air cccceesseteseteeeee page 5 Refractories
7. 674 090675 Rod Screen 011382 010234 Refractory Side Right Standard 026042 026042 Refractory Side Left Standard 026041 026041 Refractory Rear Standard 026021 026022 Refractory Base Standard 044991 044992 Grate 12M79 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2001 by LHP P N 700 024M REV N C 11 2001 12M79 LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS 1110 West Taft Avenue Orange CA 92865
8. BOVE THE FIRE PLACE OPENING 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 po tential 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 DISPOSAL OF ASHES Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final d
9. e the glass to break e Do not build excessively large or hot fires scorching or discoloring of the plated brass trim may occur e Extreme temperature changes can cause glass breakage do not build a hot fire and close the glass doors if the doors are cold e ifthe 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 contact ing 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 OPERAT ING 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 ofthe glass doors Under the plastic covering is a protective lacquer coating which should notbe removed In some instances if it is removed irrevers ible damage to the brass finish could occur Refer to the following for specific information on plated polished brass IMPORTANT The lacquer coating on the pol ished brass glass doors and trim pieces can be damaged or removed causing corrosion and or tarnish Do not remove the
10. e outside of the house is accessible to the fire to support normal combustion Fireplaces consume large volumes of air during the normal combustion process In the event the home is tightly sealed with modern energy efficient features the optional combustion air kit may not provide all the air required to support combustion The manufac turer is not responsible for any smoking or related problems that may result from the lack of adequate combustion air It is the responsibility of the builder contractor to ensure that adequate com bustion air has been provided for the fireplace 15 Neither the manufacturer nor the seller war rants smoke free operation nor are we responsible for inadequate system draft caused by mechanical systems general construction conditions inadequate chimney heights adverse wind conditions and or unusual environmental factors or conditions beyond our control GENERAL INFORMATION 1 The all steel multi wall firebox is the heat center of the system Itis well insulated for safe clearance to combustibles 2 The hearth floor and sidewalls of the firebox are lined with a brick pattern reinforced refrac tory for the look of authenticity and to provide safety 3 The metal chimney sections extending from the firebox top to beyond your roof are two walled and air cooled The inner passage or flue provides the exit for smoke and gases 4 The flue damper is a two position fully open or fully closed
11. ed It is best to take the time to clean the flue as previously described or have the chim ney professionally cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep TROUBLESHOOTING No Smoking Allowed Your new fireplace is designed not to smoke if properly installed and operated per our in structions If you do experience a problem following are several things to check 1 Remember always check to ensure your flue damper is in the open position before lighting a fire 2 When lighting your fire a little smoke may escape into the room more likely if the chimney is cold To correct this hold a lighted newspaper up inside the firebox near the open flue damper This will turn around any down draft and clear the flue of cold air As your log fire burns below the updraft will improve as the chimney heats up 3 Is your fire too far forward Move it toward the back with your poker Keep the fire well within the confines of your fuel grate 4 Keep your fire up on the grate and the refractory below free of excessive ashes The fire needs plenty of air movement around the logs 5 If smoking occurs an hour or two after lighting the fire perhaps your well insulated house is too airtight and there is scarcely any way for replacement air to enter and feed the fire Check to see if your outside combustion air kit if installed is open Check outside to ensure no obstructions are in front of exterior air entry Open a window slightly open do
12. est fires Under normal usage it is expected that hairline cracks will appear in the refractory surface These hairline cracks do not affect the safe operation of the fireplace Refractories should be replaced when 1 The crack opens more than 1 4 19 mm 2 Pitting in the surface is extensive and pits become deeper than 346 4 76 mm 3 Any piece of refractory larger than 2 51 mm in radius and 346 deep becomes dislodged If conditions 1 2 or 3 occur the refractory should be replaced MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Your fireplace is designed to operate trouble free with minimum maintenance However like any fine appliance it deserves and requires some housekeeping attention Your fireplace will perform better and cer tainly look more attractive to family and friends ifitis cleaned before each use Before the first seasonal use in Autumn and after the last fire in Spring it is important to inspect the fireplace system carefully We recommend at least two complete fireplace inspections a year Before Each Use 1 Clean the firebox of excessive ashes Some owners prefer to leave a small layer to insulate the cold refractory below the grate which helps fire starting This fireplace has a factory supplied grate at tached itis permissible to remove the grate for cleaning however the grate must be re at tached to the fireplace before the next burn 2 Keep the fireplace screens clean so combus tion air fl
13. he higher the density the more potential heat output A standard cord has a volume of 128 cubic feet This figure also includes the air space between and around the wood The ac tual volume in a standard cord is between 60 and 100 cubic feet depending on how tightly the wood is packed Assuming that you are comparing two standard cords of different species but the same volume and moisture content the denser species will provide more BTU s The table of wood species densities reveals more helpful guidelines HARDWOODS DENSITY Alser Red Al Ash 49 60 Aspen 38 39 Basswood American 37 Beech American 64 Birch 55 65 Butternut Cherry Black Chestnut American Cottonwood Elm Hackberry Hickory Pecan Hickory True Honey locust Locust Black Magnolia Maple Oak Red Oak White Poplar Sassafras Sweet gum Sycamore American Tanoak Tupelo Walnut Black Willow Black SOFTWOODS DENSITY Bald cypress 46 Cedar 31 Douglas Fir 46 Fir 32 Hemlock 40 Larch Western 52 Pine 39 Redwood 35 Spruce 35 Tamarack 53 STARTING A FIRE 1 To start a fire in a the fireplace properly first check the operation of the flue damper 2 To prevent smoking at start up close any window located near the fireplace when first lighting a fire The closed windows may be reopened once a chimney draft is drawn in the fireplace DAMPER CONTROL This fireplace is fitted with a manuall
14. his document for a listing of the glass doors approved for use with these fireplaces NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE 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 FIGURES 3 AND 4 FOR PROPER OPER ATING CONDITIONS I I T LILI Glass Doors Fully Open or Fully Closed Bi Fold Doors Figure 3 I ae p Se Glass Doors Fully Open or Fully Closed Twin Pane Doors Figure 4 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 e The fire must always be confined within the boundaries of the fuel grate e The fireplace screens must always be closed whenever the fireplace is being used e Never slam the glass door since it could caus
15. i ances for installation in vented fireplaces ANSI 221 60 1991 or American Gas Association draft requirements for Gas Fired Log Lighters for Wood Burning Fireplaces Draft No 4 dated August 1993 Decorative gas appliances may be installed in these fireplaces Installation must be in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 for compliance with the revised U L 127 Standard CAUTION WHEN USING A DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE THE FIREPLACE DAMPER MUST BE SET TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION These fireplaces have been tested and approved to ANSI IAS AGA Z21 11 2 for use with an unvented gas appliance having a maximum rat ing of 26 000 BTU for the BRF 3875 and BCF 3885 models and 32 000 BTU for the BRF 4375 and BCF 4385 models and complies with the Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces U L 127 when installed with unvented gas log sets The limit may be increased to 40 000 BTU providing that minimum combustible mantle heights were increased to at least 18 inches when the fireplace was installed Prior to installing any gas log set Vented or Unvented refer to the fireplace installation instructions for verification of mantle heights and placement of combustible materials around the firebox opening NEVER INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET WITH A BTU RAT ING GREATER THAN 26 000 BTU BRF 3875 AND BCF 3885 MODELS AND 32 000 BTU BRF 4375 AND BCF 4385 MODELS IF THE COMBUSTIBLE MANTLE PROJECTIONS ARE LOWER THAN 18 INCHES A
16. isposal Ifthe ashes are to be disposed of by burial in soil or other wise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled SOFTWOOD VS HARDWOOD Softwoods contain about 15 percent highly flammable resin which generates creosote soot in the chimney flue Burning softwood exclu sively may not be as desirable nor as safe as burning denser hardwoods Many experienced fire builders use small amounts of softwood kindling and newspaper in conjunction with starting afire with split hardwood logs Here are some guidelines to remember 1 Softwoods produce fast warming and shorter fires Hardwoods burn less vigorously have shorter flames and produce steady glowing coals 2 AS a general rule denser woods contain more potential heat per pound Most softwoods offer moderate heat value per pound 3 Different woods vary widely in flame heights flame intensities smoke characteristics and in sparking Most hardwoods do not spark 4 Most freshly cut green wood will not burn well and will smoke Green wood can be from 10 to 40 percent less efficient than air dried seasoned wood 5 Moisture and resin found inside unseasoned wood cells will build up pressure under heat and explode as sparks 6 Most wood needs to be seasoned 9 to 12 months to reduce the moisture content and produce good steady fires When moisture content is reduced from 60 to 20 the gain in heat poten
17. ont of the fireplace 5 Use care when selecting window treatments for windows located near the fireplace Avoid using combustible flowing window treatments such as curtains on nearby windows that are of sufficient length to be blown in front of an open flame when the window is opened 6 With the fire burning close the protective mesh screens to keep sparks and embers IN SIDE the firebox 7 Keep any combustible furniture or decora tive pillows at least 36 914 mm from the fireplace opening 8 Never leave your fireplace unattended while it is burning 9 Be careful adding wood fuel to the fire or handling fireplace tools such as shovels tongs or pokers 10 Never modify or alter your fireplace system in any way To do so may create a potential fire hazard and void the Limited Warranty 11 The bottom refractory can be cracked by excessive abuse suchas tossing heavy logs onto the grate or gouging with fireplace tools Exer cise caution when adding wood to your fireplace 12 DO NOT use a fireplace insert or any other product not specified by Superior for use with this fireplace 13 If you are using your fireplace as a deco rative appliance such as with a permanently installed gas log set the fireplace damper must be permanently fixed in the open position Listed vent free gas log sets may be used with the damper closed 14 Always ensure that an adequate supply of replacement combustion air from th
18. ors to one or two rooms and see if this stops the smoking 6 Is a vent fan exhaust hood or central heating cooling system stealing combustion air from your fireplace If their volume is high enough this can cause negative pressure and an unwanted downdraft and smoking 7 Is your wood fuel too wet or unseasoned Or does it contain some chemical substance that causes sputtering smoking and toxic fumes 8 Figure 6 illustrates the correct height of your chimney top Itis unlikely that your instal lation does not adhere to the installation instructions However if not correct you could experience an unusual downdraft Usually the best solution is to increase the chimney height This may also be necessary if nearby trees adjoining roof lines or a hill is causing a downdraft condition 9 Remember your fireplace has been de signed as a Supplemental heating device only it is not intended to heat your entire home lt Less Than 16 3 Min Figure 6 WARRANTY 3 Min This fireplace is covered by a limited warranty detailed separately from this document Retain this manual File it with your other documents for future reference PRODUCT REFERENCE INFORMATION We recommend that you record the following important information about your fireplace Please contact your dealer for any questions or concerns Your Fireplace s Model Number Your Fireplace s Serial Number The Date On
19. ows freely 3 Spot check the brick like refractory for small cracks Heat from the fire expands it slightly When it cools it contracts TWICE A YEAR CHECK UP Normally twice a year you should inspect your fireplace following this list 1 Inspect the opening in your chimney top and remove any debris that could clog it The cap is usually held in place by four 4 screws which remove easily for checking or cleaning the full length of the flue from above Remove the chimney top while wearing gloves to guard against any sharp metal edges 2 Inspect the entire flue from the top down for obstructions such as birds nests leaves etc This may be done by using a flexible handled chimney cleaning brush If the chimney con tains offset return elbows a soft brush cleaning from the top down to any elbow and then from the firebox up to the offset return section is the proper method The beam from a powerful flashlight will help in this inspection 3 Look up from inside the fireplace damper open to see any obstructions in the lower flue area If present shut the damper and glass doors if installed to seal the firebox and contain any soot that might fall If your do not have glass doors installed a damp sheet covering the fire place opening and sealed with masking tape will do Then clean the flue from the top down if an offset system clean per Step 2 using a proper size chimney brush with flexible pole sections Don t open
20. tial is nearly 7 7 Proper storage of wood especially during seasoning is essential We recommend that you a Never store wood on the ground This will cause rotting and insect infiltration Raise wood on flat rock or scrap wood b Stack wood loosely to allow air circulation NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE c Store wood where it will not be excessively exposed to weather such as under a tarp or under a roof d Do not stack wood directly against the walls of your home 8 Be a knowledgeable wood buyer There is a difference in cord sizes A standard cord stack of logs is 4 ft high by 8 ft long by 4 ft deep or the equivalent of this cubic footage Figure 7 Standard Cord of Figure 1 A face cord is the same height and length as a standard cord but the depth is only the length of the logs 12 18 or 24 inches A face cord can contain as little as 25 of the wood found in a standard cord If you buy by the ton remember that wood becomes lighter as it dries When buying green or wet wood ask for some extra poundage to allow for the extra water you will be getting 9 When comparing woods of the same mois ture content and same species we find most woods have approximately the same heating potential per pound However most wood is sold by volume not by weight To determine the best heating source look at the density of various wood types Density is the weight for a given size T
21. tion air kit the com bustion air control lever is located on the left side of the fireplace opening behind the screen panel To open the air damper pull the lever all the way out To close push the lever all the way in Figure 5 Open Figure 5 The outside air damper should be kept closed on all fireplaces except when the fireplace is in operation If there is no heat present in the firebox the air damper should be closed at night before retiring to prevent intrusion of outside air into the home NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE COM BUSTION AIR ACTUATOR UNLESS A COMPLETE OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR VENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED WITH YOUR FIREPLACE REFRACTORIES All fireboxes contain a furnace refractory floor sides and back These refractories are rein forced with steel but can be broken by improper use Dropping logs on the bottom refractory and building fires directly against the refracto ries can cause premature burnout of these components It may easily be repaired or re placed at costs far below repair and maintenance for masonry fireplaces Proper care and burn in of the firebox will prolong the period of enjoyment without exten sive maintenance For the first few uses build small fires not roaring infernos The materials used in the refractories contain and absorb mois ture It is important to cure the refractories by building only mod
22. y con trolled chimney damper The chimney damper should be closed when the fireplace is not in use to prevent cold air from entering the home through the chimney system The damper is controlled through the use of a control lever located within the firebox open ing at the top center just behind the firebox lintel Figure 2 The control lever snaps into place at the extreme range of motion up and back in the closed position When pulled forward and down the damper is open Damper b Damper Open Closed Lintel Figure 2 The appliance flue damper must always re main open when operating 2 The grate in the firebox should be centered on or over the bottom hearth so your fire can breath properly Crumble and twist plenty of newspapers UNDER the grate and criss cross some small dry kindling sticks on top of the paper or on the bottom of the grate 3 Build a pyramid of three split logs split will start much faster Arrange the uneven wood to provide plenty of air space between 4 Now light the paper at both sides of the firebox 5 Close the screens to prevent the escape of sparks and embers 6 Close the damper only when your fire is completely out and ashes are cold Keep closed when fireplace is not in use to prevent unnec essary loss of heated or cooled air GLASS DOOR OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS These fireplaces may be equipped with glass doors Refer to the end of t
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