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Heat & Glo • NorthStar EPA Fireplace • 480-1081E
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Inspect
Maintenance Tasks
Screens
1. Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary.
2. Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects.
Glass Doors
1. Inspect glass panels for cracks. Replace if this condition is present.
2. Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
3. Inspect door rope. Confirm glass does not move around in glass frame
4. Clean glass using a non-abrasive cleaner.
Door Rope
(Dollar Bill Test)
1. Open door, place half of dollar bill inside, and close door.
2. Attempt to pull the bill out.
3. If the bill gives good resistance or is not removable, the rope is adjusted correctly.
If the bill comes out too easily, the door rope needs adjustment to create an even thickness all the way around door.
Circulation Compartment 1. Remove any foreign objects.
2. Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Firebox
1. Inspect condition of brick. Replace if crumbly, deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm).
Chimney
1. Inspect for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
2. Confirm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants, etc.
3. Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions) has been maintained.
4. Inspect for corrosion or separation.
5. Verify weather stripping, sealing and flashing remain intact.
6. Inspect for creosote and remove as needed. (See Section 11)
6. Maintenance Task List
1. Glass Replacement
9. Start screws to secure glass frames to door, keeping
them loose for adjusting the glass. Then continue to
tighten each screw alternately, a few turns at a time,
until the glass panel is tightened snugly. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS.
10. Replace the door on the appliance.
11. After the first burn, recheck the tightness of the screws.
B. Replacement Maintenance
1. Ensure that the fire is out and the appliance is cool to
the touch.
2. Protect a table or counter top with padding or towels.
3. Remove door with broken glass from the appliance by
lifting door up and off of the hinges.
4. Lay door face down on a table or counter making sure
handle and handle attachment knob hang over the edge
of the table top so door lays flat, on a soft surface.
5. Remove screws from the top and bottom glass frames
(5 on each door) using a #2 Phillips Head screwdriver.
Set frames aside and retain screws.
HINT
: Soak screws in penetrating oil for easy removal.
6. Remove the glass and discard.
7. Position the new glass with edges evenly overlapping
the opening in the front door.
8. Replace the glass frames. Be careful not to cross thread
the screws.
NOTICE: REMOvE ALL LABELS FROM gLASS BEFORE
LIgHTINg THE FIRST FIRE IN YOUR APPLIANCE.