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3. The fire
3.1 Opening the chimney flue damper (and the
outside air intake, if installed): Before lighting
a fire, completely open the chimney damper and,
if installed, the outside air intake control valve.
1. Fireplaces 7005, 7007, 7100, 7120: The
chimney flue damper is located on the right
side of the fireplace. To open it, push the
handle toward the rear of the fireplace.
Never pull the handle perpendicular to the
fireplace (Drawing 19) because this could
reduce the tension that keeps the damper
in place. The hotter your fireplace, the
easier it is to move the handle. It is only at
the beginning of a fire that more pressure
is necessary.
2. Fireplace 5005: The damper is located on
the chimney sleeve at the back of the
fireplace. To open it, just turn the handle.
3.2 Adjusting the chimney flue damper: At the
beginning, the damper must be completely open.
Later, following the formation of embers, the
flame will be less intense, the chimney flue
warmer and you will be able to close the damper
gradually. Never completely close the damper
when embers are burning in the hearth
because the damper is 100% airtight when
closed and this will cause smoke returns.
3.3 How to start a fire: To light a good fire,
begin by placing 4 or 5 newspaper balls in the
fireplace. Next, place 5 to 8 small pieces of dry
firewood over the newspaper. Then add 2 or 3
small-sized logs. Light the newspaper in 4 or 5
spots. When the small firewood begins to burn,
add 1 or 2 medium-sized logs.
3.4
Firescreen is mandatory:
prevent dangerous spark discharges and falling
embers, always use a firescreen when a fire is
going. To install it, just tilt it 45 degrees and a
hook on each side will keep it in place.
3.5 Preventing overfiring: Don't overload your
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fireplace. Instead, feed it regularly. Don't make
fast and hot fires (such as those using only paper,
cardboard or small wood).
generate very high temperatures that may damage
your chimney if they last longer than 2 minutes.
3.6 Forbidden flammable liquids: Never use
flammable liquids or accelerators such as gas,
lamp oil, kerosene, BBQ starters, or other
flammable substances to start or stir up a fire.
Always keep these products away from the fire
when using the fireplace.
3.7 Smoke release during the first fire: It is
possible that, while making your first fire, the
fireplace releases smoke for about 20 minutes.
This smoke release is normal and is usually
caused by the "baking" of the fireplace paint
finish.
disappear by itself in a few minutes. Caution:
This smoke can trigger a smoke detector causing
a false alarm!
3.8 Caution: Very hot!
become very hot. Be careful when coming close
to it. Keep clothes, furniture, drapes, pets and
young children away from the fireplace.
3.9 Gloves and poker: In order to operate the
fireplace safely, always keep a poker on hand.
Heat resistant gloves are also recommended and
can be very useful when you have to handle hot
parts during an emergency.
3.10 Energy savings: When the fireplace is not
in use, it is preferable to close the chimney flue
damper completely to avoid air infiltrations into
the house.
completely extinguished and that the embers are
completely cold.
3.11 Smoke detector: For your safety install a
In order to
CO smoke detector in the room where the
fireplace is installed.
4. Ashes
4.1
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Open a window and the smoke will
Be sure, however, that the fire is
Ash removal:
Your fireplace must be
These fires can
Your fireplace can
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