Desa (V)G42/50 - Manual (Page 13)

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Figure 24 - Bi-Fold Glass Doors
Doors Fully Closed
Fireplace Front
Fireplace Front
Doors
Fully Opened
operaTion and
MainTenance
guidelines
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 24).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates
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 the fireplace can result if too
large a fire is built or if combustion air gate is not
completely open. The following tips should be fol-
lowed to assure that both the fireplace and glass door
retain their beauty and function properly. Both the flue
damper and glass doors must be fully opened before
starting fire. This will provide sufficient combustion
air and maintain safe temperatures in firebox.
IMPORTANT:
The glass must be allowed to warm
slowly and evenly. The tempered glass will withstand
a gradual temperature rise to 550° F, which is more
than a normal fire will generate. Such materials as
pitch/wax laden logs, very dry mill end lumber and
large amounts of paper or cardboard boxes can create
an excessively hot fire and should not be burned in
this fireplace. Always keep the fire well back from the
doors and never allow flames to contact the glass.
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.
DOOR ADjUSTMENT
Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot clips
and upper spring clips. Replace doors and fully close
them. Use 1/8" shims (any material) to level doors.
Once proper setting is achieved, carefully open doors
enough so that you can access spring clips with a phil-
lips screwdriver. Tighten screws. See Figure 23.
Figure 22 - Installing Bi-Fold Doors
Spring
Clip
Insert Pin
into Spring
Clip
Pivot
Hole
Insert
Bottom
Pivot Pin
into Hole
Fold Door
and Slide
Top Pins
Into Track
Figure 23 - Adjusting Bi-Fold Doors
glass door
insTallaTion
Continued
INSTALLING GLASS DOORS
Spring clips have been installed but some adjust-
ments may be needed. If doors do not close properly
or do not appear straight, see Door Adjustment.
1. With bi-fold doors completely folded, insert
bottom pivot pin into pivot hole located near
bottom corner of front face opening and swing
door to vertical position making sure top pins
slide into door track. Door is installed when
top door pin snaps into spring clip.
2. Repeat step 1 for remaining door.
If you find the doors do not close properly or do
not appear level or straight, proceed with section
on door adjustment,
Spring
Clip