Desa (V)gM36 - Manual (Page 23)

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Figure 30 - 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 30).
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 followed to assure that both the fireplace and
glass door retain their beauty and function prop-
erly. 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.
INSTALLING GLASS DOORS
Spring clips have been installed but some adjust-
ments may be needed. Install the doors using the
following steps:
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,
Figure 28 - 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
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 29.
Figure 29 - Adjusting Bi-Fold Doors
glass dooR
installation
Continued