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CARE AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
®
MERIT SERIES
36" and 42" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 875,039M REV. A 09/2008
MODELS
RDI-36/42 HCI-36/42
RDI-36/42-H HCI-36/42-H
The information contained in this manual applies to all model fireplaces
identified on this page. This information will help you obtain safe and
dependable service from your Lennox fireplace system. Keep this docu-
ment in a safe place for future reference.
Before you start your first fire, read this Care and Operations Manual
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5. Use care when selecting window treatments TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION for windows located near the fireplace. Avoid using combustible flowing window treatments General Safety Precautions ................ page 2 1. The all-steel, multi-wall firebox is the heat such as curtains on nearby windows that are of center of the system. It is well insulated for safe General Information ........................... page 2 sufficient length to be blown in front of an open clearance to combustib
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Decorative gas appliances may be installed in The last statement means that one big log 7. Proper storage of wood, especially during seasoning, is essential. We recommend that these fireplaces. Installation must be in accor- weighing 10 pounds has as much heating po- you: dance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI tential as 10 pounds of twigs. However, air Z223.1 for compliance with the revised U.L. cannot get at the solid log to feed the fire so the a. Never store wood on the ground. This wi
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DAMPER CONTROL WARNING: IF YOUR FIREPLACE IS HARDWOODS DENSITY EQUIPPED WITH GLASS DOORS, IT This fireplace is fitted with a manually con- Alser, Red .41 SHOULD BE OPERATED WITH THE trolled chimney damper. The chimney damper Ash .49-.60 DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED. should be closed when the fireplace is not in Aspen .38-.39 IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT PARTIALLY use to prevent cold air from entering the home Basswood, American .37 Beech, American .64 through the chimney system. OPEN, GAS AND FLAM
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• The fire must always be confined within the To "lock" the combustion air door closed, ensure COMBUSTION AIR boundaries of the fuel grate. the actuator is pushed all the way back, then push the end of the actuators to the right until the step A proper amount of combustion air is important • The fireplace screens must always be closed in the actuator moves behind the fireplace front for your fireplace. Fireplaces consume large whenever the fireplace is being used. face within the slotted opening
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If your do not have glass doors installed, a damp MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES TROUBLESHOOTING sheet covering the fireplace opening and sealed No Smoking Allowed with masking tape will do. Then clean the flue Your fireplace is designed to operate trouble- from the top down (if an offset system, clean per free with minimum maintenance. However, like Your new fireplace is designed not to smoke if Step 2) using a proper size chimney brush with any fine appliance, it deserves and requires properly install
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Less Than 10' ACCESSORY COMPONENTS 2' Min. 2' Min. 3' Min. 10' 3' Min. Figure 6 42 ABF/36 ABF 42 ABF-BB/36 ABF-BB Bi-Fold Doors 42 ABF-BS/36 ABF-BS WARRANTY Bi-Fold Doors This fireplace is covered by a limited warranty detailed separately from this document. Your fireplace can be fitted with beautiful bi- Retain this manual. File it with your other documents for future reference. fold doors. Model ABF doors are available for use with these fireplace. Doors are easily fitted PRODUCT REFERENCE
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REPLACEMENT PARTS 3 2 Standard Panels Kit Shown 1 4 5 Herringbone Panels Kit Shown 5 Models 36 Models 42 No. DESCRIPTION Part No. Qty. Part No. Qty. 1. Firescreen 36L89 2 36L99 2 2. Rod, Screen H4415 2 88L98 2 3. Refractory Kit (Standard) 88L72 1 88L79 1 4. Refractory Kit (Herringbone) 88L86 1 88L93 1 5. Grate 87L26 1 87L27 1 Grate Bracket Holder (not illustrated) 99L37 1 99L37 1 Refractory Clip/Retainer, Rear (not illustrated) H4535 1 H4535 1 Touch Up Paint (not illustrated) 90L73 1 90L73 1 NOT
