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NOTE
It is normal for appliances fabricated of steel to give off some
expansion and/or contraction noise during the start up or
cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace
heat exchanger or car engine.
It is normal for your gas fireplace to give off some odor the
first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint
and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process.
please ensure that your room is well ventilated - open all
windows.
It is recommended that you burn your fireplace for at least
six hours the first time you use it. If optional fan kit has been
installed, place fan in the “OFF” position during this time.
IMpORTANT:
Turn off gas before servicing appliance. It is
recommended that a qualified service person perform these check-
ups once a year preferably before the using of the appliance.
• Clean Burner and Control Compartment
Keep the control compartment and burner area clean by vacuuming
or brushing at least twice a year.
Cleaning procedure
1. Turn off unit.
2. Remove offset frame and glass front. See Glass Removal.
3. Remove logs and embers.
4. Vacuum burner compartment (a clean portable shop-vac is
recommended).
5. Replace logs and embers.
6. Reinstall glass front and offset frame.
7. Ignite unit. See Lighting Instructions.
8. If flame appears abnormal, call a service person.
• Check Vent System
The appliance and venting system should be inspected before
initial use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure
that no debris is interfering with the air flow.
Glass Cleaning
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During start-up
condensation (which is normal) forms on the inside of the glass
and causes lint, dust and other airborne particles to cling to the
glass surface. Also initial paint curing may deposit a slight film on
the glass. It is recommended that the glass be cleaned two or three
times with a non-abrasive household cleaner and warm water (we
recommend gas fireplace glass cleaner). After that clean the glass
two or three times during each season or more often if necessary.
General Glass Information
WARNING
Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed, cracked
or broken.
Only glass approved for use by the manufacturer in fireplace may
be used for replacement. The glass replacement should be done
by a licensed or qualified service person.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
WARNING
1. The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties.
2. Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass.
3. Under no circumstances should this appliance be operated
without the glass front or with a broken glass front.
Replacement of the glass (with gasket) as supplied by the
manufacturer should be done by a qualified service person.
4. Do not abuse the glass by striking or hitting it.
WARNING
Do not use Ammonia based or abrasive cleaners on glass. Do
not attempt to clean glass when glass is hot.
Glass and Offset Frame Removal and Replacement
1. The glass latch tool is shipped with the unit attached to the left
hand side, and may be stored on a hook inside the left hand
side of the firebox cavity.
See Figure 83.
2. To remove the offset frame; release tabs in the upper corners by
flexing them away from the glass frame. Tilt offset frame to the
left or right in order to access one of the bottom tabs. Release
tab and remove offset frame.
See Figure 84.
Installation is the
reverse of removal.
NOTE
: If no decorative front accessory is being installed, the four
shoulder bolts on the offset frame may be removed.
NOTE
: The glass frame is held on to the firebox with six glass frame
latches. Only the sides and top latches need to released with
the glass frame tool in order to remove the glass frame.
3. Use the glass latch tool to grip the latch bar and pry it over the
glass frame hook flanges.
See Figure 85.
4. Tilt the glass frame towards you and pull upwards to remove
from the unit.
5. To replace glass frame, set glass frame bottom flange into the
bottom latch bars. Tilt the glass frame towards the unit. Use
glass latch tool to pull the remaining four latch bars out and
over the glass frame hook flanges.
