Twice A Year Check-Up - Lennox MP-360D Homeowner's Care And Operation Instructions Manual

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
attached, it is permissible to remove the
grate for cleaning; however, the grate must
be re-attached 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 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
contains 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.
4. Check the metal flashing and seals around
your chimney. Seal any cracks or loose
nailhead openings to prevent roof leaks.
5. Clean the firebox thoroughly by using a soft
brush or equivalent.
6. Check outside air inlet and free from any
obstructions.
7. Exposed stainless steel face may be cleaned
with a solution of baking soda and water:
Mix a tablespoon of baking soda in a cup of
water and spray on the exposed stainless
steel face. Wipe with a clean cloth. For
tough stains like smoke and soot stains, use
lubricant oil and steel wool (common spray
lubricants found where automotive supplies
are sold, work well).
care and cleaning of 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.
• Never slam the glass door since it could
cause the glass to break.
• Extreme temperature changes can cause
glass breakage — do not build a hot fire
and close the glass doors if the doors are
cold.
• If the 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 contacting your nearest dealer.
If your fireplace does 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.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
caution
Glass, metal frames, handles
and other components of the fire-
place get hot. use handles and
wear thermal insulating gloves
or other effective protection or
tool to open and close the doors
or screens.
attention
Les armatures en métal et le
verre deviennent très chauds.
Veillez à toujours utiliser les
poignées pour ouvrir et fermer
les portes.
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.
aVertissement
soyez avise que les portes
de verre chaudes sont impre-
visibles et peuvent se casser,
en projetant des morceaux
de verre tres chauds dans la
piece. avisez tous les membres
de votre famille de demeurer
a bonnes distances du foyer
lorsqu'il fonctionne avec les
portes fermees pour eviter toutes
blessures possibles.
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