RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE HOMEOWNER'S CARE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ELITE SERIES 38" & 43" Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 875,003M REV. B 08/2005 MODELS LBR-3824 LBR-3824-H LBR-4324 LBR-4324-H The information contained in this manual applies to all model fireplaces identified on this page.
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Precautions ... page 2 General Information ... page 2 Fuels ... page 2 Gas Logs ... page 2 Disposal of Ashes ... page 3 Softwood vs Hardwood ... page 3 Starting a Fire ... page 4 Damper Control ...
This fireplace has been tested and approved for use with a decorative gas appliance incorporat- ing an automatic shut-off device and complying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appli- ances for installation in vented fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60 (1991). Decorative gas appliances may be installed in these fireplaces.
However, most wood is sold by volume, not by weight. To determine the best heating source, look at the density of various wood types. (Density is the weight for a given size.) The higher the density, the more potential heat output.
Care and Cleaning of Your 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.
Proper care and “burn-in” of the firebox will prolong the period of enjoyment without exten- sive maintenance. For the first few uses, build small fires – not roaring infernos. The materials used in the refractories contain and absorb mois- ture. It is important to “cure” the refractories by building only modest fires.
6. Is a vent fan, exhaust hood or central heating/cooling system stealing combustion air from your fireplace? If their volume is high enough, this can cause negative pressure and an unwanted downdraft – and smoking. 7. Is your wood fuel too wet or unseasoned? Or does it contain some chemical substance that causes sputtering, smoking and toxic fumes? 8.
Refractory, Rear (Herringbone) Refractory Base Grate Lennox Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information.