Superior WRT2042WS - Operation and Maintenance

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Figure 23 - Glass Doors
Figure 24 - Damper Handle Location
Cleaning Glass
Cleanglasswithanycommercialglasscleanerorsoapandwater.
Donotuseanyabrasivematerialtocleantheglass.Donotclean
glass with any cool water if glass is still hot from fire and smoke.
DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION
Damperhandle,whichopensandclosesdamperblade,islocated
insidereboxatcentertowardsbackwall(seeFigure24).Pushing
handle back into keyway slot will free damper blade to automatically
open. To close, push handle back into keyhole slot then pull down
andforwardtolockitinplace(seeFigure25).Ventdampermustbe
locked in the full open position before operating fireplace.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Risk of fire! Replace grate with IHP
model 107001-02 only. This grate has been designed to
keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient.
Damper
Handle
Doors Fully Closed
Doors Fully Opened
1
2
3
1
2
3
Damper
Weight
To Close Damper
To Open Damper
Figure 25 - Damper Rod
Fireplace Front
Fireplace Front
Figure 26 - Locating Access Cover Plate
Access
Panel
LOCATING ACCESS COVER PLATE
Sheet metal cover plates located underneath front hearth refractory may
have shifted or moved out of place while fireplace was in transit. These
cover plates must be kept in the proper location prior to using the fireplace
(SeeFigure26).
For further operating guidelines, instructions and warranty informa-
tion, please refer to your homeowner's guide or contact your dealer.
GLASS DOORS
Glass doors are optional with this replace. When replace is in
operation, doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only
orarehazardmaybecreated(seeFigure23).
Areplaceequippedwithglassdoorsoperatesmuchdifferentlythan
areplacewithanopenfront.Areplacewithglassdoorshasa
limitedamountofairforcombustion.Excessiveheatwithinreplace
can result if too large a fire is built or if combustion air gate is not
completely open.
The following tips should be used to assure that both fireplace and
glass door retain their beauty and function properly. Both the flue
damper and glass doors must be fully opened before starting a
fire. This will provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe
temperatures in firebox.
IMPORTANT: The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly.
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replace.Alwayskeeprebackfrom
doors and never allow flames to contact glass.
" WARNING: FIREPLACES EQUIPPED WITH DOORS
SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WITH DOORS FULLY
OPEN OR DOORS FULLY CLOSED. IF DOORS ARE LEFT
PARTLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT
OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING, CREATING RISKS OF
BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE".