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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE
Figure 2
IMPORTANT: Plated polished brass glass
doors may have a plastic covering over all
brass pieces for protection during shipping
and handling. The plastic covering should be
removed after installation of the fireplace
before its use. Under the plastic covering is a
protective lacquer coating which should not
be removed. In some instances, if it is re-
moved, irreversible damage to the brass finish
could occur. Refer to the following for spe-
cific information on plated polished brass.
Please understand that the heat of the fire will
cause the protective lacquer finish to slightly
change to a light caramel color. Do not be
alarmed as this is a normal occurrence.
In most cases, a clean dampened towel followed
by a dry towel will clean the glass. To remove any
stubborn stains from the glass, use a mild soap
solution and a towel dampened with clean water
and then dry with a clean dry towel.
Glass Door Operating Safety
Precautions and Instructions
• The fire must always be confined within the
boundaries of the fuel grate.
• The fireplace screens must always be closed
whenever the fireplace is operated.
• Never slam the glass door since it could cause
the glass to break.
• Do not build excessively large or hot fires.
Scorching or discoloring of the solid brass or
plated brass trim could result.
• Extreme temperature changes can cause glass
breakage — do not build a hot fire and close the
glass doors if the doors are cold.
• If the tempered glass pane becomes scratched
or chipped, it creates a weakness in the glass
which can cause the glass to break when heated.
Replace the pane of glass by contacting your
nearest dealer or distributor.
CAUTION: GLASS AND METAL FRAMES GET
HOT — ALWAYS USE HANDLES TO OPEN AND
CLOSE THE DOORS.
Care and Cleaning of Your Glass Doors
Never clean the glass when the doors are hot.
Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass
or household cleaner to clean the glass or the
door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will
damage the finish of your glass door.
Figure 3
Glass Doors
Fully Open
Glass Doors
Fully Closed
6. Maintain the fire at a reasonable and safe
level. Add fuel only at a rate to maintain a
steady burn. Avoid large fluctuations - DO
NOT OVERFIRE.
7. Close the damper only when your fire is
completely out and ashes are cold. Keep closed
when fireplace is not in use to prevent unnec-
essary loss of heated or cooled air.
GLASS DOORS
These fireplaces come with specially designed
glass door enclosures in two different styles;
Twin Pane and bi-fold design with tempered
glass panes. Removal or modifications to the
standard glass doors may void your warranty
and cause a smoking condition.
HARDWOODS DENSITY
Alser, Red .41
Ash .49-.60
Aspen .38-.39
Basswood, American .37
Beech, American .64
Birch .55-.65
Butternut .38
Cherry, Black .50
Chestnut, American .43
Cottonwood .34-.40
Elm .60.63
Hickory, Pecan .60.66
Hickory, True .69-.75
Magnolia .48-.50
Maple .48-.63
Oak, Red .59-.67
Oak, White .64-.88
Poplar .42
Sassafras .42
Sycamore, American .49
Tanoak .64 (est.)
Walnut, Black .55
Willow, Black .39
SOFTWOODS DENSITY
Bald cypress .46
Cedar .31-.47
Douglas Fir .46-.50
Fir .32-.43
Hemlock .40-.45
Pine .39-.59
Redwood .35-.40
Spruce .35-.41
Assuming that you are comparing two standard
cords of different species but the same volume
and moisture content, the denser species will
provide more BTU’s. The table of wood species/
densities reveals more helpful guidelines.
STARTING A FIRE
1. To start a fire in your fireplace properly, first
check the operation of the flue damper.
To open the damper on the LS43ST fireplace, pull
the center damper handle straight down. To close
push handle up. The damper is NOT ADJUSTABLE
between the open and closed position.
2. The grate in the firebox should be centered
on or over the bottom hearth so your fire can
breath properly. Crumble and twist plenty of
newspapers UNDER the grate and criss-cross
some small dry kindling sticks on top of the
paper or on the bottom of the grate.
3. Build a pyramid of three split logs (split will
start much faster). Arrange the uneven wood to
provide plenty of air space between.
4. Now, light the paper at both sides of the
firebox.
5. Close the screens to prevent the escape of
sparks and embers.
WARNING: THESE FIREPLACES
SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WITH
THE DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY
CLOSED (
SEE FIGURES 2 AND 3
). IF
DOORS ARE LEFT PARTLY OPEN, GAS
AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF
THE FIREPLACE OPENING, CREATING
RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE.
WARNING: CERTAIN MODEL FIRE-
PLACES REQUIRE THAT THE GLASS
DOORS BE CLOSED DURING OPERA-
TION. BE AWARE THAT SAFETY GLASS
IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN HOT AND
MAY BREAK, EXPELLING HOT GLASS
INTO THE ROOM. ADVISE ALL FAMILY
MEMBERS TO REMAIN WELL AWAY
FROM THE FIREPLACE WHEN OPERAT-
ING WITH DOORS CLOSED TO AVOID
ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
