FireplaceXtrordinair 44-Elite - Manual (Page 8)

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Operation
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Safety Notice:
• If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For
your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building
or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
• Read and follow all of the warnings on pages 2 and 3 of this manual.
Before Your First Fire
Clean Any Gold Surfaces
If you have an optional gold face,
clean the surface prior to starting
the fireplace. Any marks left on the
gold may become etched-in by the
heat of the fireplace. Use
denatured alcohol and a soft cloth
to clean.
Denatured
Alcohol
Soft Cloth
Verify the Installation
Before starting the fireplace, verify that the fireplace is properly installed and all of the requirements in
the
44 Elite-ZC Installation Manual have been followed.
Keep all flammables 36" away from the front of the fireplace (drapes, furniture, clothing, etc.).
Do not use a fireplace insert or other products not specified for use in this fireplace.
Curing the Paint
This heater uses a heat-activated paint that will emit some fumes
while starting the first fire. Open doors and windows to the
room to vent these fumes. This typically lasts two to four hours.
You may also notice oil burning off of the interior of the heater.
This rust-stopping agent will soon dissipate.
Door Gasket – The door gasket might adhere to the paint on
the front of the fireplace. Leave the door slightly ajar for the first
fire and be careful when opening the door after the first fire.
2 to 4 hours
Over-Firing the Fireplace (Over-Firing may void your warranty)
This fireplace was designed to operate at a high temperature. But due to differences in vent
configuration, fuel, and draft, this appliance can be operated at an excessive temperature. If the area
behind the faceplate or other area starts to glow red, you are over-firing the fireplace (this may damage
the optional gold surface, internal components, and void the warranty). Do not burn excessively large
fires for a long time. Shut the air control down and allow the fireplace to cool if you detect over-firing.
Operating the Fireplace During a Power Outage
This fireplace includes a blower to dissipate heat from the firebox. During power outages build small to
medium-sized fires to prevent the fireplace from over-firing (especially if you have a gold face).
Acid Wash
Some installations utilize a masonry facing or hearth. This masonry is often cleaned with muriatic acid.
This acid may damage gold finish once the fireplace reaches temperature. Verify with your mason that
all masonry is fully neutralized using ammonia water or other alkaline.