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FIREPLACE FURNACE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM
The majority of fires and accidents occurring with solid fuel-wood burning appliances are a result of
improper maintenance of a fireplace. Visual inspections of the fireplace furnace, the chimney, the
chimney connectors and the chimney cap on a semi-annual basis will reduce the probability of a fire or
accident.
A visual inspection should be made on monthly basis. All dampers and moving parts should move freely
without sticking. All metal parts should be checked for corrosion or air leaks. Any weak or damaged
metal should be replaced with equal or greater thickness metal. The inside of the chimney should be
checked regularly for the buildup of any creosote. If the inside of the chimney has a flat black
appearance it should be considered relatively clean. If the inside of the chimney has a shiny black
appearance this would indicate that creosote is building up and the chimney needs to be properly cleaned.
All factory-built chimney and chimney connectors should be professionally cleaned at least once each
year. Certified chimney sweeps advertise in the local yellow pages and should be contacted for
professional cleaning services. The efficiency of a fireplace is directly impacted by the maintenance
performed. Failure to keep the fireplace clean will limit the fireplace furnace heat output.
BLOWERS
The two (2) blower assemblies each have an electrical motor that has one oil hole. These motors
will require annual lubrication. High temperature blower motor systems are lubricated at the
factory and should require no further lubrication during the first year; however, at higher inlet
temperatures and with time, increased bearing life can be achieved by annually lubricating the
motors with 10 to 20 drops of Anderol Number 465 high temperature synthetic lubricant. DO NOT
USE petroleum-based oil, as bearing failure will result. Lubrication can be accomplished by
removing the each grille from the blower box face. WARNING: Electrical power must be
removed from the fireplace furnace to avoid shock hazard when lubricating the fans. Performing
this simple annual maintenance on motors will ensure smoother, quieter, and longer life from each
of these electrical devices.
OVER FIRING
Important: If any part of the fireplace furnace metal frame glows red, it is being over fired. Over firing
is dangerous. It not only reduces the life expectancy of the product, it can also overheat the immediate
area and increases the potential for creating dangerous conditions that can ignite surrounding areas.
Close the draft control to reduce a fire by limiting the amount of airflow through the firebox.
In the event of a power failure the blower motors will not operate. This will limit the amount of heat that
is being distributed through the duct system and will cause the fireplace furnace to burn hotter. In case of
a power outage, it is suggested that a medium to small fire be maintained in the firebox. DO NOT
OVERFIRE. Do not expect to heat the house to a desired temperature during a power outage.
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