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47. Lighting Instructions
NOTICE!
You must establish a good draft to prevent smoke
spillage into the room.
Your first three or four fires should be of a
smaller size to allow the refractory and firebrick
to cure. You may notice an industrial smell your
first few fires, this is normal.
Always burn properly seasoned firewood.
• Open the flue damper to the fully open
position. (See Section 33)
• Place crumpled paper under the log grate.
• Loosely arrange kindling or small pieces of
wood to form a “tent” on the log grate.
• Hold a rolled-up piece of burning newspaper
under the flue damper for a few moments.
This will pre-warm the flue to establish a
draft and reduce smoke spillage during
startup.
• Light the crumpled paper under the log grate.
This paper will ignite the kindling on top of
the log grate.
• Add small pieces of wood to the fire until a
hot bed of coals and embers has been
established.
• Add a minimum of three average pieces of
seasoned firewood. Arrange them to allow
combustion air and flames between them.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE.
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids clear
of the fireplace.
DO NOT:
• Store flammable material close to the fireplace
• Use flammable liquids such as gasoline or charcoal
lighter fluid to start or “freshen up” a fire in this
fireplace
48. Ash Removal
Ashes need to be removed from the fireplace by
the homeowner as needed. To do this you will
need a metal container with a tight-fitting lid, a
metal shovel, and a fireplace broom.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT remove ashes until the fire is out
and the fireplace is cold.
• When removed from the fireplace, ashes are
to be placed in the metal container with
tight-fitting lid.
• The closed container of ashes must be placed
on a non-combustible floor or the ground, far
enough away from all combustible materials,
prior to final disposal.
• Ashes should be kept in the metal container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled if
they are to be buried in soil, or otherwise
locally dispersed.
49. Log Grate Inspection
The log grate needs to be inspected by the
homeowner after each ash removal. You should
inspect the grate for warping or sagging (1-½” or
more), broken welds, and burn through of grate
bars.
NOTICE!
For safe operation, only replace the log grate with
one supplied by Olympia Chimney & Venting.
50. Glass Cleaning
The glass of the bi-fold doors (if installed) should
be cleaned by the homeowner as necessary using
a non-abrasive glass cleaner or vinegar and a soft
towel
51. Refractory/Firebrick Inspection
The refractory and firebrick need to be inspected
regularly by the homewner. Replace if crumbling
or otherwise deteriorated.
NOTICE!
For safe operation, only replace the refractory with
panels supplied by Olympia Chimney & Venting.
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