Installation Guide

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OPERATION
The US EPA has a highly informative website, www.epa.gov/burnwise. Earth’s Flame
highly recommends visiting this website for a discussion of safe burn practices.
Earth’s Flame recommends the following general practices when building a fire:
 Make sure your flu is OPEN!!!
 Make sure that your fireplace and chimney are clean and in good shape.
 Remove any combustibles from the fireplace area.
 Make sure the log lighter gas valve is in the OFF position.
 Make sure that shutter on mixing chamber is open to ensure that air and gas is
being mixed. The flames should be blue when ignited.
 Before building a fire in your fireplace, make sure that the fireplace has been
cleaned-out thoroughly and all ashes have been properly removed.
o Hot coals could cause premature ignition of the log lighter if not removed.
o Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
o The closed container should not be placed on a combustible floor, and
kept away from other combustible materials until the ashes have cooled
sufficiently.
WARNING
Earth’s Flame recommends that your fireplace and chimney system be
inspected by a qualified professional at the time of Earth’s Flame installation to
ensure there are no underlying deficiencies in the existing system.
It is important that your fireplace be operated in accordance with the
manufacturer’s operations manual. Pay particular attention to the
manufacturer’s instructions regarding glass door operation as not all fireplace
glass doors are approved for operation with a log lighter in the door closed or
other positions.
If your fireplace has any added accessories ensure that those accessories are
installed properly, maintained, and operated according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Take a moment to review the installation and operating instructions contained
in this and the log lighter manual to ensure the installation is in accordance
with these manuals. When using your Earth’s Flame for the first time after
installation, monitor the fireplace operation. If smoke spillage or any other
irregularity in fireplace operation occurs after installation cease fireplace
operation and contact Earth’s Flame before continuing to use the fireplace.
As with all wood burning appliances, continually monitor the fireplace and
surrounding combustible surfaces for any signs of discoloring or deterioration
due to heat. Cease operation of the fireplace if any irregularities are noticed
and contact a qualified professional for inspection of the system before
continuing operation.