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CARE & MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read before installing your enclosure
ACID HEARTH: Newly constructed fireplaces are cleaned with acid to remove extra mortar .
Unless removed, the acid will crystallize in the brick pores and emit gas which may damage the
finish on the fireplace fixtures or other nearby metal objects. "Acid Hearth" damages brass, steel
and iron. This condition can prevail for a year or longer unless corrected. Consult your mason for
correction.
The following suggestion, while not a guaranteed remedy, may aid in correcting this condition.
1. Saturate the hearth area with a solution of household ammonia or hearth cleaner . Use care
to avoid contact with adjacent carpet, floor, etc.
2. Rinse thoroughly with warm water or hot water .
3. Rinse several times with cool water to remove all ammonia.
4. Allow hearth area to dry and seal with a hearth sealer .
FIXTURES DAMAGED BY "ACID HEARTH" ARE NOT CONSIDERED
MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND THEREFORE WILL VOID WARRANTY
ASH DISPOSAL: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
CREOSOTE-FORMATION & NEED FOR REMOVAL: When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the
heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
MAINTENANCE: Your glass enclosure is built to require very little maintenance. It is suggested,
however, that you perform the following procedures as required to maintain the original attractive
appearance of the glass enclosure.
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Care of Glass: The glass in the doors has been specifically treated for use with fireplaces.
This glass is eight times stronger than conventional plate glass, but it is possible to break
the glass through abuse by overheating it, or by blocking any of the air intakes The glass
can be cleaned when completely cooled with most household cleaners.
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Care of Frame: Your enclosure is covered with a durable anodized finish to prevent
peeling, chipping and scratching. DO NOT POLISH THE FINISH. When cleaning is
required, use a mild liquid detergent and a soft cloth. DO NOT USE an acid base or
abrasive cleaner.
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Replacement Parts: Use only specified replacement parts available from your dealer . Do
not use substitute parts.
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