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Maintenance and Service
WARNING! Hot Surfaces!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool
down. DO NOT clean fireplace until it is cooled.
A. Ash Removal
Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Covered metal container, metal
shovel, fireplace broom
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT remove ashes until
the fire is out and the fireplace is cold.
Figure 4.1 Hinged Grate Assembly
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The grate assembly is intended to be hinged out of
the way to allow easy removal of ashes.
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Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight
fitting lid.
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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.
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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.
B. Grate Inspection
Frequency: After each ash removal
By: Homeowner
Inspect grate for:
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Warping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more
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Broken welds
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Burn-through of grate bars
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Proper location of grate
For safe operation, replace only with the approved grate
from Hearth & Homes Technologies.
Heatilator • LM42 Owners Manual • 4087-900 • Rev A • 5/11/16
C. Refractory
Frequency: After each ash removal
By: Homeowner
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Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly
or otherwise deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4
in. (6 mm) in width. Small hairline cracks and
discoloration are normal and do not affect its safety.
D. Glass Cleaning
Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Vinegar or glass cleaner, soft towel,
(2) 1/2 in. spacers
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Raise screen up as high as it will go.
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To help prevent scratching of the fireplace ledge
or breaking of the glass, it is required that a 1/2
in. spacer (not included) be placed under the door
frame on each end.
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Using the allen wrench from the removeable handle,
remove screws on right side of the frame.
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Insert removeable handle into glass door. Use to
help swing door open to access back side.
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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.
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Close and replace screws.
Figure 4.2 Door Open
Screws
Removed
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