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FINISHING FIREPLACE
Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may make direct contact with sides and top around
the fireplace face. It is important that combustible materials do not overlap the face itself. Brick, glass, tile or other noncombustible materials
may overlap the front face provided they do not obstruct essential openings like louvered slots or any other opening. When overlapping with a
noncombustible facing material, use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive.
GLASS DOORS
Glass doors are standard with fireplace. When fireplace is in opera-
tion, doors must be FULLY OPENED or FULLY CLOSED position only
or a fire hazard may be created (see Figure 30).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates much differently
than a fireplace with an open front. A fireplace with glass doors
has a limited amount of air for combustion. Excessive heat within
fireplace can result if too large a fire is built or if combustion air gate
is not completely open. The following tips should be used to assure
that both fireplace and glass door retain their beauty and function
properly. Both the flue damper and glass doors must be fully opened
before starting a fire. This will provide sufficient combustion air and
maintain safe temperatures in firebox.
IMPORTANT: Glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly.
Tempered glass will withstand a gradual temperature rise to 550°
Fahrenheit, which is more than a normal fire will generate.
Such materials as pitch/wax laden logs, very dry mill end lumber, and
large amounts of paper or cardboard boxes can create an excessively
hot fire and should not be burned in this fireplace. Always keep fire
back from doors and never allow flames to contact glass.
Fireplaces equipped with glass doors should be
operated only with doors fully opened or fully closed.
Doors, if left partly open, may draw gas and flame
out of the fireplace opening creating risks of both
fire and smoke.
Doors Fully Closed
Fireplace Front
Doors Fully Opened
Fireplace Front
Figure 30 - Glass Doors
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
WARNING
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Discontinue use of the appliance immediately if
doors are damaged and contact a qualified installer
for repair. Only doors certified with the appliance
shall be used.
Do not slam or strike doors. Damage can result in
a hazardous condition.
Door Removal
1. Fold doors (fully open) and press up on upper door spring clip
until top pin is free of the spring clip (see Figure 31). Tip door
toward middle of fireplace opening and lift door out of the lower
pivot hole.
2. Repeat step 1 for remaining door.
Fold Door and
Slide Top Pins
Into Track
Figure 31 - Removing / Installing Bi-Fold Doors
Installing Glass Door
1. With bi-fold doors completely folded, insert bottom pivot pin
into pivot hole located near bottom corner of front face opening
and swing door to vertical position making sure top pins slide
into door track. Door is installed when top door pin snaps into
spring clip (see Figure 31).
2. Repeat step 1 for remaining door.
If you find the doors do not close properly or do not appear level or
straight, proceed with section on door adjustment.
WARNING
WARNING
Spring
Clip
Insert Pin into
Spring Clip
Insert Bottom
Pivot Pin into Hole
Pivot Hole
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