Installation guide

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Starting a Fire and Basic Operation
Before starting a re in your replace, open the damper to its’
fully open position. Crumple some paper and place it on the
log grate. Use some soft, dry wood as kindling and put it on
top of the paper. Place some small logs or split logs atop the
paper and kindling. Top your fuel load with a couple of
hardwood logs or split logs (Oak or Hickory). Make sure you
stack the logs so they fall inside the grate as they burn.
Note: To get the most out of your wood, it is recommended
that you let it set and completely dry out for nine months to a
year.
When you are satised with the arrangement of your wood
load, light the paper which in turn will ignite the kindling, then
the softer wood and nally, the harder wood logs. As the re
burns, you can carefully lay additional logs on the ame, but
make sure you place them gently without forcing them into the
opening.
Annual Fireplace Maintenance
Your Burntech® replace and chimney require seasonal and
monthly maintenance.
It is recommended that inspection of the replace and chimney
take place on a monthly basis during the heating season.
Start at the top, looking for birds’ nests, leaves or any other
obstructions. Also check the spark arrestor, for creosote or
soot build-up.
A Professional Chimney Sweep may be hired to clean the
rebox and chimney at least twice a year. If doing it yourself, use
a plastic, wood or steel brush for the inside of the chimney.
For the spark arrestor, scrub with a wire brush. To dismantle the
chimney cap for cleaning of the ue, unscrew the four screws
that hold it in place. For cleaning access from below, open
the damper in the rebox. It is best to use a exible handle
chimney cleaning brush made especially for the job.
If your replace system has any offset chimney sections, start
cleaning with the exible brush from the top of the section
downward to the elbow. Then clean from the rebox up to the
offset/return section.
Make sure to cover the oor of the replace and out to the
hearth with a damp sheet that has been taped securely in
place. When all the soot has settled, remove the sheet and
vacuum up. Don’t sweep the excess soot!
Never use any chemical cleaners when cleaning the chimney
system since their residue may cause a re hazard.
During heating season as you conduct your monthly inspection
of the rebox and chimney, be sure to also check the outside of
the chimney, metal ashing and weather seals that surround it.
If you nd any cracks or openings around screws or nails, seal
them to avoid any roof or chimney chase leaks.
SURFACE CRACKS
Burntech® replaces are manufactured using high quality
materials. During the drying process though, surface cracking
may occur. These small cracks (under 1/16” will not affect the
replace safety or performance). During the assembly process,
ll surface cracks with thin-set mortar and brush when drying
for a smooth surface nish.
REMOVAL OF CREOSOTE AND SOOT FORMATION
Creosote vapors are known to form in the relatively cool
chimney ues of slow burning res, hence, creosote residue
collects on the ue lining. Because of soot and creosote build-
up, it is recommended that the replace and chimney cleaning
be done twice a year. In colder climates, cleaning should be
done more often.
Before performing maintenace on your replace make sure
you shut off gas and electrical connections and allow the
replace to cool completely.
Use only solid fuel in your replace. You may use a natural or
LP gas log lighter as a method to start your wood re.
The Chimney Damper must be in the OPEN position whenever
there is heat in the replace.
Customer Service & Parts Replacement
Most parts and accessories may be purchased from your
dealer. For additional Parts and accessories please
call Burntech® Fireplace Solutions Monday thru
Friday 9 AM to 4 PM (Pacic Standard Time) at
[phone] or Fax your order to (818) 564-
4232. You may also visit our website at:
WWW.BURNTECH.COM