Table Of Contents - FireplaceXtrordinair 42 Apex Owner's Manual

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Information ................................................................................................................................ 2
Features: ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Heating Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 6
Electrical Specifications: ........................................................................................................................... 6
EPA Compliance: ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Notice: ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Before Your First Fire ................................................................................................................................ 7
Verify the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 7
Curing the Paint .................................................................................................................................... 7
Over-Firing the Fireplace (Over-Firing may void your warranty) ......................................................... 7
Operating the Fireplace During a Power Outage ................................................................................. 8
Drafting Performance ........................................................................................................................... 8
Location of Controls .................................................................................................................................. 8
Opening the Door ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Opening the Door While the Fireplace is Hot ....................................................................................... 9
Starting a Fire ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off .................................................................................................................. 11
Adjusting the Burn Rate ............................................................................................................................ 12
Electrical Controls ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Understanding Your Heater's Combustion System .................................................................................. 14
Burning Your Heater ................................................................................................................................. 14
Re-Loading the Fireplace .......................................................................................................................... 15
Overnight Burn .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Normal Operating Sounds ........................................................................................................................ 15
Hints for Burning ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Ash Removal ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Selecting Wood ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Dry Wood is Key ................................................................................................................................... 16
Testing Wood Moisture ........................................................................................................................ 16
Why Dry Wood is Key .......................................................................................................................... 16
Wood Cutting and Storage ................................................................................................................... 17
Don't Burn Treated Wood, Wax Logs, Coal, Garbage, Etc. ................................................................. 17
Check Firebrick, Baffle ......................................................................................................................... 19
Clean the Combustor ........................................................................................................................... 19
Chimney Sweep Instructions ................................................................................................................ 19
Door and Latch Inspection and Service .................................................................................................... 20
Testing the Door Seal ........................................................................................................................... 20
Fixing the Door Seal ............................................................................................................................. 20
Clean the Glass (if necessary) .......................................................................................................... 21
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal ..................................................................................... 21
Replacement Parts List ............................................................................................................................. 22
Door Parts ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Electrical Parts...................................................................................................................................... 22
Firebox Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Years 1 & 2 - COVERAGE: PARTS & LABOR ......................................................................................... 24
One-way freight allowance on pre-authorized repair done at factory is covered. ................................ 24
Years 3 Through 5 - COVERAGE: PARTS & LABOR .............................................................................. 24
Years 6 & 7 - COVERAGE: PARTS ONLY ............................................................................................... 24
CONDITIONS & EXCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................ 24
IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED: ................................................................................................... 24
GreenStart™Woodstove Igniter (Part # 94400951) ................................................................................. 25
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