LG LSO-43 - Manual (Page 4)

4 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Figure 2
HARDWOODS DENSITY
Alser, Red .41
Ash .49-.60
Aspen .38-.39
Basswood, American .37
Beech, American .64
Birch .55-.65
Butternut .38
Cherry, Black .50
Chestnut, American .43
Cottonwood .34-.40
Elm .60.63
Hackberry .53
Hickory, Pecan .60.66
Hickory, True .69-.75
Honey locust .66 (est.)
Locust, Black .69
Magnolia .48-.50
Maple .48-.63
Oak, Red .59-.67
Oak, White .64-.88
Poplar .42
Sassafras .42
Sweet gum .52
Sycamore, American .49
Tanoak .64 (est.)
Tupelo .50
Walnut, Black .55
Willow, Black .39
SOFTWOODS DENSITY
Bald cypress .46
Cedar .31-.47
Douglas Fir .46-.50
Fir .32-.43
Hemlock .40-.45
Larch, Western .52
Pine .39-.59
Redwood .35-.40
Spruce .35-.41
Tamarack .53
Periodical inspection and cleaning may be
required. See
Figure 2 and follow the instruc-
tions below for removal and installation:
1. With a flat screw driver, press on the re-
tainer bracket and pull the strainer downwards
to release.
2. Clean or discard the strainer if damaged.
3. Reinstall or replace the flue strainer.
REFRACTORIES
All fireboxes contain a furnace refractory floor,
sides and back. These refractories are rein-
forced with steel, but can be broken by improper
use. Dropping logs on the bottom refractory
and building fires directly against the refracto-
ries can cause premature burnout of these
components. It may easily be repaired or re-
placed at costs far below repair and maintenance
for masonry fireplaces.
Proper care and “burn-in” of the firebox will
prolong the period of enjoyment without exten-
sive maintenance. For the first few uses, build
small fires – not roaring infernos. The materials
used in the refractories contain and absorb mois-
ture. It is important to “cure” the refractories by
building only modest fires. Under normal usage,
it is expected that hairline cracks will appear in the
refractory surface. These hairline cracks do not
affect the safe operation of the fireplace.
STARTING A FIRE
Note: Caution must be observed when operat-
ing this fireplace under windy conditions. Do
Not burn large fires, as flames may be drawn
out of the firebox. If this occurs, close the glass
doors immediately. If not equipped with doors,
extinguish the fire or keep it to a minimum if
safe. The screens must be closed at all times
while in operation, except when feeding the fire.
1. To start a fire in the fireplace properly, first
check that the flue strainer is clear and the air
inlet is unobstructed.
DAMPER
Note: This appliance does not have a damper.
A flue strainer has been provided to prevent
any debris from entering into the chimney.
FLUE STRAINER
The flue strainer is a wire cloth attached to the
flue entrance to prevent debris from entering
the chimney.
REINSTALLING OR REPLACING THE FLUE
STRAINER (P/N LB-101309)
1. Hang the retaining brackets on the outer-
most screws inside the firebox at the back,
near the flue inlet.
2. Place one side of the flue strainer, wedged
between the front screws and the top, inside
the firebox.
3. With the aid of a flat screw driver, push
upwards on the opposite end of the flue strainer
against the retainer brackets, (one at a time)
until it snaps to its locking position.
AIR INLET
This appliance requires the installation of an
air inlet for proper operation.
The fireplace draws air into the chimney and
firebox chambers through the air inlet to cool
the firebox during operation.
It is important to inspect the air inlet and free
it from any obstruction before operating the
fireplace (
see Figure 3 ).
Flue Strainer
Retainer Bracket
Figure 3
Fireplace Air Inlet
Must Be Free Of
Any Obstructions
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE FIRE-
PLACE UNLESS A COMPLETE AIR INLET
SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED.