Superior BC-36/42-2 Indoor Fireplace User Manual
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1. Control ceee page 4 Glass Door Operating Safety Precautions and Instructions page 4 Combustion Ait page 5 Refractories nianieira iir page 5 Maintenance Guidelines page 6 Twice a Year Check Up wee page 6 Creosote Formation and Removal page 6 Troubleshooting eeeeseeeeeeteteeeeseees page 6 Warranty eae page 7 Product Reference Information page 7 Replacement Parts scce page 7 Accessory Component s s page 7 Replacement Parts eee 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 DO NOT use treated wood charcoal coal trash driftwood or woods that have been dipped in tar pitch pine tar creosote etc Wood products made with synthetic binders such as plywood pro duce abnormally high temperatures and sputtering smoking fires When burning arti ficial logs please read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer Never burn treated construction lumber or scraps These woods burn excessively hot and may contain chemicals used to treat insects and fungus When burned these chemicals can pose a significant hazard 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 distanc2. TRASH 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 aslow 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 unaffected Itis 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 instruc tions If you do experience a problem here 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 chim ney is co
3. 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 The 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 providemoreBTU s Thetable of wood species densities reveals more helpful guidelines HARDWOODS DENSITY Alser Red AI Ash 49 60 Aspen 38 39 Basswood American 37 Beech American 64 Birch 55 Butternut 38 Cherry Black 50 Chestnut American 43 Cottonwood 34 40 Elm 60 63 Hackberry 53 Hickory Pecan 60 66 Hickory True 69 75 Honey locust 66 est Locust Black 69 Magnolia 48 50 Maple 48 63 Oak Red 59 67 Oak White 64 88 Poplar 42 Sassafras 42 Sweet gum 52 Sycamore American AQ Tanoak 64 est Tupelo 50 Walnut Black 55 Willow Black 389 SOFTWOODS DENSITY Bald cypress 46 Cedar 31 47 Douglas Fir 46 50 Fir 32 43 Hemlock 40 45 Larch Western 52 Pine 39 59 Redwood 35 40 Spruce 35 41 Tamarack 53 STARTING A FIRE 1 To start afire in athe fireplace properly first check the operation of the fl
4. 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 asoft 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 fireplace 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 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 BURNING
5. 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 The actuator for combustion air system is standard on all fireplaces but must not be operated if the complete system is not in stalled See Figure 5 and refer to Figure 2 If you have reason to believe that you do not have a complete outside combustion system contact your distributor to have your fireplace inspected for the presence of the complete system before you use the combustion air actuator DO NOT assume that you have this system in place because you have an actuating lever present on your fireplace front face WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE COM BUSTION AIR ACTUATOR UNLESS A COMPLETE OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR VENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED WITH YOUR FIREPLACE To provide outside combustion air to your fireplace while it is in operation locate the combustion air actuator along the right side of the fireplace opening behind the screen To operate push the end of the actuator to the left as shown in Figure 5 until it pops free of its locked position Pull the actuator forward to open the combustion air door and push it back to close NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE To lock the combustion air door closed ensure the actuator is pushed all the way back then push the end of the actuators
6. to the right until the step in the actuator moves behind the fireplace front face within the slotted opening Combustion Air Actuator Pull Forward to Open Push Back to Close Figure 5 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 modest 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 e deep becomes dislodged If conditions 1 2 or 3 occur the refractory should be replaced MAINTENANCE GUIDELIN
7. BLE MANTLE PROJECTIONS ARE LOWER THAN 18 INCHES ABOVE THE FIRE PLACE OPENING Vented gas log sets do not have restrictions placed upon their BTU rating Note Units designated with the 2 suffix have not been tested or approved for use with vent free log sets Wood Fuel Pointers Wood is a wonderful renewable fuel source Normally it burns clean leaving only aminimum 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 fi
8. ES 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 if itis 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 it is 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 flows 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
9. SUPERIOR BC 42 BC 36 RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CARE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STANDARD SERIES 36 and 42 Wood Burning Fireplaces P N 725 041M REV N C 07 2007 MODELS BR 36 42 BC 36 42 BRI 36 42 BCI 36 42 BR 36 42 2 BC 36 42 2 BRI 36 42 2 BCI 36 42 2 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 Superior 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 Superior distributor your contractor builder or Superior Fireplace NTERTE asg WH Report No J99025865A 231 cN us nock We Port OTL Report No 116 F 37 2 c OMNI Test Laboratories Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Precautions page 2 General Information cece page 2 Fuels inti hun ae ea page 2 GASLOJ S stances Ahan page 2 Disposal of ASHES 0 0 eeeeeeseeeeeee page 3 Softwood vs Hardwood uu cee page 3 Starting a Fire oe eects page 4 Damper
10. e 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 front 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 such as tossing heavy logs onto the grate or gouging with fireplace tools Exercise 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 ga
11. eplace Use Model 36 doors with 36 inch fireplaces and Model 42 doors with 42 inch fireplaces Model TPA doors are easily fitted to the fireplace opening Model TPA BB doors have a beautiful bright brass finish To ensure warranty and to prevent a potential fire hazard do not use any other doors on these appliances REPLACEMENT PARTS DESCRIPTION Models 36 Models 36 Models 42 Part No Part No Gas Fireplace Assembly Firescreen 161136 161108 Rod Screen 88L95 88L95 Refractory Side LB 96795 LB 96798 Refractory Rear LB 96796 LB 96799 Refractory Base LB 96794 LB 96797 Grate 87L20 NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE 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 2007 by LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS P N 725 041M REV N C 07 2007 87L21 LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS 1110 West Taft Avenue Orange CA 92865
12. ers 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 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 afire 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
13. ld 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 improveas 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 arein front of exterior air entry Open a window slightly open doors 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 It is unlikely that your instal lation does not adhere to the installation instructions Howe
14. lution 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 cause 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 ahot fire and closethe glass doors if the doors are cold e If thetem pered 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 not be removed In some instances if it is removed irrev
15. ney 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 atwo position fully open or fully closed mechanism operated by ahandle 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 thefirebed 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 in
16. part The quantity required The installation date of the appliance oarwah ACCESSORY COMPONENTS Forced Air Blower Kits Single Speed FBK 100 Variable Speed FBK 200 Unit Mounted Blower Switch Kit FUBSK Blower Kit The FBK 100 blower provides for a constant velocity forced air circulation feature for your appliance The FBK 200 assembly with vari able speed wall switch provides a forced air circulation feature for your appliance When installing the FBK 100 Blower Kit a Blower Switch Kit Model FUBSK is required This switch kit allows for a unit mounted blower switch to be used The FUBSK is not included and must be purchased separately NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE ACCESSORY COMPONENTS 42 ABF 36 ABF 42 ABF BB 36 ABF BB 42 ABF P 36 ABF P Bi Fold Doors 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 36 doors with 36 inch fireplaces and Model 42 doors with 42 inch fireplaces Model ABF doors come with standard black finish Model ABF BB doors have abeautiful bright brass finish Model ABF P doors have a platinum finish 42 TPA BB Twin Pane Doors 36 TPA BB Twin Pane Doors Your fireplace can be fitted with beautiful twin pane doors Model TPA doors are available for use with these fir
17. per 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 this 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 BEDRAWN OUT OF THEOPENING CREATING RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE REFER TO FIGURES 3 AND 4 FOR PROPER OPER ATING CONDITIONS TLS LJ Glass Doors Fully Open or Fully Closed Bi Fold Doors Figure 3 I CI ET Glass Doors Fuly 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 so
18. s 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 the 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 thelack 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 inadequatechimney 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 It is well insulated for safe clearance to combustibles 2 The hearth floor and sidewalls of the firebox are lined with a brick pattern reinforced refractory for the look of authenticity and to provide safety 3 The metal chim
19. 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 potential is nearly 7 NOTE DIAGRAMS amp ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE 7 Proper storage of wood especially during seasoning is essential Werecommend 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 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 1 Standard ord 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
20. stall 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 shut off device and complying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for installation in vented fireplaces ANSI Z21 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 accor dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 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 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 Factory Built Fireplaces U L 127 when installed with unvented gas log sets The limit may be increased to 40 000 BTU provid ing 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 IF THE COMBUSTI
21. tting 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 disposal If the ashes areto 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 producefast 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
22. ue 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 manually 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 Open Damper A Closed Combustion Air Actuator 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 dam
23. ver 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 down draft condition 9 Remember your fireplace has been de signed as a supplemental heating device only it is not intended to heat your entire home a Less Than 16 Figure 6 WARRANTY 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 Lennox dealer for any questions or concerns For the number of your nearest Lennox dealer please call 1 800 9 LENNOX Your Fireplace s Model Number Your Fireplace s Serial Number The Date On 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 Superior distributor or dealer Parts willbe shipped at prevailing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information The model number of the appliance The serial number of the appliance The part number The description of the
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