Hearth and Home Technologies 36 Outdoor Fireplace User Manual


 
Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Montana US-CAN • 4039-156 Rev K • 7/11
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Fire Risk
Do not use chimney cleaners or ame
colorants in your replace.
Will corrode chimney.
WARNING
D. Maintenance Task List
Asphyxiation Risk
Fire Risk
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts
Condition of glass and glass assembly
Obstructions of combustion and ventilation
air
Gas connections and ttings (if present)
Obstructions of termination cap
Refractory panels
Clean:
Glass
Air passageways, grilles
WARNING
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white lm.
Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
CAUTION
E. Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney re:
Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by
qualied professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certied professionals, or
technicians under the direction of certied professionals,
conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection
of the chimney.
Replace components of the chimney and replace as
specied by the professionals.
Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney
is properly secured.
A chimney re can permanently damage your chimney sys-
tem. Failure to replace damaged components and make
proper repairs creates risk of re.
Inspect Maintenance Tasks
Screens 1 Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary. Screens are required.
2 Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects.
Glass Doors 1 Inspect glass panels for cracks. Replace if this condition is present.
2 Conrm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
3 Clean glass using a non-abrasive cleaner such as Brasso©.
Circulation Compartment 1 Remove any foreign objects.
2 Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Firebox 1 Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly, deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6
mm).
Chimney 1 Inspect for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
2 Conrm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants, etc.
3 Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions) has been
maintained.
4 Inspect for corrosion or separation.
5 Verify weather stripping, sealing and ashing remain intact.
6 Inspect for creosote and remove as needed. (See Sections 10 and 11)
Grate 1 If grate burns out, it should be replaced only with the grate specied on the rating plate and in
the replacement parts list for this replace.