Operating The Fireplace During A Power Outage; Drafting Performance; Location Of Controls - FireplaceXtrordinair 42 Apex Owner's Manual

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Operating the Fireplace During a Power Outage

This fireplace includes a blower to dissipate heat from the firebox. During power outages build small
to medium-sized fires to prevent the fireplace from overheating.

Drafting Performance

Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in
your chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other
factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may damage the
heater. Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into the room and `plugging' of the chimney.
Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through appliance and chimney
connector joints. An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates excessive draft.
WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO
REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO
THIS FIREPLACE.

Location of Controls

Door Handle
Bypass – This controls the bypass. When open (pulled out), smoke travels directly up the chimney,
lessening the chance of smoke spillage.
Door Handle – The door handle locks the door shut.
Air Control - This control slides left to right (or anywhere between) to alter the amount of air entering
the fireplace. This, in turn, regulates the speed at which the fire burns. When slid to the right, the air
control is open (fast burn). When slid to the left, the air control is closed (slow burn).
Tool – The fireplace tool is used to help open the door or slide the bypass in or out.
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Operation
Air Control
Tool
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Bypass
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