FMI BVC-50Y - Manual (Page 33)

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CLEanInG anD MaIntEnanCE
WARNING: Installation and
repair should be done by a quali-
fied service person. The appli-
ance should be inspected before
each use and at least annually
by a qualified service person.
More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding mate-
rial, pet hair, etc. It is imperative
that the control compartments,
burners and circulating air sys-
tem be kept clean.
WARNING: The logs can be
hot. Handle only when cool.
WARNING: Turn off gas and
electrical power before servicing
appliance.
WARNING: Failure to keep
the primary air opening(s) of
the burner(s) clean may result in
sooting and property damage.
GLASS DOORS
Glass doors are optional with the fireplace.
When fireplace is in operation, doors must be
fully opened or fully closed position only or a
fire hazard may be created (see Figure 41).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper-
ates much differently than a fireplace with an
open front. A fireplace with glass doors has a
limited amount of air for combustion.
Excessive heat within fireplace can result if
too large a fire is built or if combustion air
gate is not completely open. The following tips
should be followed to assure that both fire-
place and glass doors retain their beauty and
function properly. Both flue damper and glass
doors must be fully opened before starting fire.
This will provide sufficient combustion air and
maintain safe temperatures in firebox.
WARNING: Fireplaces
equipped with glass doors
should be operated only with
doors fully opened or doors fully
closed. Doors, if left partly open,
may draw gas and flame out of
the fireplace opening creating
risks of both fire and smoke.
CLEANING GLASS
Clean glass with any commercial glass
cleaner or soap and water. Do not use any
abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean
glass with any cool water if glass is still hot
from the fire and smoke.
A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed
for the purpose of installing a vented or vent-
free decorative gas appliance incorporating an
automatic shutoff device and complying with
the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances
for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI
Z21.60 or American Gas Association draft
requirements for Gas Fired Log Lighters for
Wood Burning Fireplaces, Draft NO. 4 dated
August, 1993.
Figure 41 - Bi-Fold Glass Doors
Doors Fully Closed
Fireplace Front
Doors
Fully Opened
Fireplace Front