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6. Is a vent fan, exhaust hood or central heating/cooling system stealing combustion air from your
fi replace? If their volume is high enough, this can cause negative pressure and an unwanted
downdraft – and smoking.
7. Is your wood fuel too wet or unseasoned?
Or does it contain some chemical substance that causes sputtering, smoking and toxic fumes?
8. Figure 7 illustrates the correct height of your chimney top. It is unlikely that your installation
does not adhere to the installation instructions. However, if not correct, you could experience an
unusual downdraft. Usually, the best solution is to increase the chimney height. This may also be
necessary if nearby trees, adjoining roof lines or a hill is causing a downdraft condition.
9. Remember, your fi replace has been designed as a supplemental heating device only, it is not
intended to heat your entire home.
Figure 7
Less Than 10'
3'
Min
2' Min.
10'
3'
Min
Creosote Formation and Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
fl ue of a slow-burning fi re. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. Creosote
makes an extremely hot fi re when ignited.
The chimney should be inspected at least twice
yearly during the heating season to determine
if a creosote build-up has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be re-
moved to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.
If creosote build-up is found, do not use
chemical chimney cleaners that are poured on
a hot fi re. The manufacturer considers them
dangerous and they generally only work on the
fl ue section nearest the fi re, leaving the rest of
the fl ue unaffected. It is best to take the time
to clean the fl ue as previously described or
have the chimney professionally cleaned by a
qualifi ed chimney sweep.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: "Smoke Free" operation is not warranted
nor are we responsible for inadequate system
draft, general construction conditions, inad-
equate chimney heights, adverse wind condi-
tions and/or unusual environmental factors or
conditions beyond our control.
If you do experience a problem, here are several
things to check:
1. Remember – always check to ensure your
fl ue damper is in the open position before
lighting a fi re!
2. When lighting your fi re, a little smoke may
escape into the room – more likely if the
chimney is cold. To correct this, hold a
lighted newspaper up inside the fi rebox near
the open fl ue damper. This will turn around
any downdraft and clear the fl ue of cold air.
As your log fi re burns below, the updraft will
improve as the chimney heats up.
3. Is your fi re too far forward? Move it toward
the back with your poker. Keep the fi re well
within the confi nes of your fuel grate.
4. Keep your fi re up on the grate and the refractory
below free of excessive ashes. The fi re needs
plenty of air movement around the logs.
5. If smoking occurs an hour or two after
lighting the fi re, perhaps your well-insulated
house is too airtight and there is scarcely any
way for replacement air to enter and feed the
fi re. Check to see if your outside combustion
air kit (if installed) is open. Check outside
to ensure no obstructions are in front of
exterior air entry. Open a window slightly,
open doors to one or two rooms and see if
this stops the smoking.
Your Fireplace's Model Number ________________________________________
Your Fireplace's Serial Number ________________________________________
The Date On Which Your Fireplace Was Installed ___________________________
Your Dealer's Name ________________________________________________
WARRANTY
• This fi replace is covered by a limited warranty detailed separately from this document.
• Retain this manual. File it with your other documents for future reference.
PRODUCT REFERENCE INFORMATION
If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the installation or application of
this system, please contact your distributor or installer. For the number of your nearest Superior
dealer, please call 1-800-953-6669.
LHP
1110 West Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
REPLACEMENT PARTS
A complete parts list is found at the end of this manual. Use only parts supplied from the manu-
facturer.
Normally, all parts should be ordered through your Superior distributor or dealer. Parts will be
shipped at prevailing prices at time of order.
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:
1. The model number of the appliance.
2. The serial number of the appliance.
3. The part number.
4. The description of the part.
5. The quantity required.
6. The installation date of the appliance.