Grate; Glass Cleaning; Ash Removal; Molded Brick Panels - Heatilator BIR36-B Owner's Manual

C. Grate
Frequency:
After each ash removal
By: Homeowner
Inspect grate for:
• Warping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more
• Broken welds
• Burn-through of grate bars
For safe operation, replace only with the approved grate
from Hearth & Homes Technologies.
D. Glass Cleaning
Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Vinegar or glass cleaner, soft towel
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Use a
damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or a commercially
available oven cleaner. Remove any oven cleaner
residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water.
E. Ash Removal
Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Covered metal container, metal
shovel, fi replace broom
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT remove ashes until
the fi re is out and the fi replace is cold.
• Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight
fi tting lid.
• The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a noncombustible fl oor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending fi nal
disposal.
• If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained
in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
F. Molded Brick Panels
Frequency: After each ash removal
By: Homeowner
The panels should be replaced if
• Cracks exceed ¼ inch (6 mm) in width
• Metal is exposed behind a panel
• Large pieces of panel fall out
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