Superior WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE User Manual page 3

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FIREPLACE Continued
Fireplace Grate: This unit has been
equipped with a grate designed to keep
operation of fireplace efficient and safe.
Do not alter grate. Size and position
of grate were engineered to give ideal
combustion characteristics for the fire.
By keeping logs within grate and not on
hearth, you will prevent chance of having
a log "spill" or roll out of fireplace. DO NOT
OVERLOAD FIREPLACE. Piling excessive
wood on grate will not increase efficiency
and could possibly cause smoke to enter
your room. When replacing grate, only
replace with a IHP replacement grate for
your fireplace model.
Fireplace Screen: The fireplace screen
prevents sparks and embers from escap-
ing fireplace. Screen should always be
closed when a fire is burning.
CAUTION: Screen handles
will become hot.
Fireplace Glass Doors (If Installed): Glass
doors must be fully opened or fully closed
during operation of your fireplace. Grate
and/or wood should not touch doors.
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AIR CIRCULATION
During operation of fireplace, cool air
enters the firebox through lower grills.
Heat rises and is expelled into the room
through top grill. This is called convec-
tion heat.
During periods of extremely cold weather,
when fireplace is not being used, the
exact opposite may happen. Warm room
air will enter upper grill due to extreme
cold air near outside of metal firebox. Air
cools, drops and re-enters room through
lower grill.
This may be an indication the cold climate
installation procedure was not used.
WARNING: Never block a
vent or grill of the fireplace.
This is important to the cooling
of the fireplace and assures a
safe and proper operation as
designed.
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