American Energy Systems Universal Doors - Manual (Page 17)

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FIREPLACE DOOR MAINTENANCE
BASIC MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Maintenance requirements are minimal for Country Flame’s fireplace door system. Routine
cleaning (at least once a season) and routine inspections (monthly) that depend on the
frequency of usage is all that is required. The door frame should remain securely fastened to
the fireplace face at all times. If it is discovered that the fireplace door system is coming
loose, the system should be retightened immediately. FAILURE to properly secure and maintain
the door system tight against the fireplace can lead to problems such as an over fire condition due
to uncontrolled air flow around the doors, sparks escaping from the fireplace, or in the extreme
case, a fireplace door system falling away from the fireplace during use. During use, the door
system will be extremely hot. Proper clearances to humans and combustible materials must be
maintained at all times. Country Flame recommends the homeowner contact a local authorized
dealer or a certified chimney sweep to complete these inspections and make maintenance
adjustments as necessary.
PLATED DOOR MAINTENANCE
Before a FIRST FIRE is ever started on a fireplace door system that has optional plated (gold
or nickel) doors, ensure they are properly cleaned. Cleaning is required to prevent the heat
from “etching” any fingerprints or dirt into the plating during the first fire. A non-abrasive
glass cleaner (such as Windex
® ) and a soft cloth should be used to wipe down all plated
surfaces. Polishes with abrasives will only damage the plated finish. Any damaged door can be
replaced or repaired by Country Flame but the cost of such repairs is expensive.
IMPORTANT NOTE: CLEAN PLATED SURFACES BEFORE A FIRE IS EVER STARTED.
GLASS CLEANING
A Country Flame Fireplace Door System has an air wash system that is designed to extend
the time between required cleaning of door glass. If the fireplace doors are operated
continuously with the combustion air damper partially or fully closed, the door glass will get
dirty quicker than when a medium to high fire is fueling the firebox. In order for glass to
remain clean, a high temperature fire must be maintained in the firebox.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean hot glass. If a fireplace door glass requires cleaning, use an
approved hearth product glass cleaner. Country Flame or one of its many authorized dealer will be
happy to recommend a suitable glass cleaner. Regular household glass cleaners are not effective
in cleaning creosote and other residue from the glass.
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