Warranty Information

Care and Maintenance Instructions
Never use an abrasive polish on the finish product— clean with a mild soap solution and a soft cloth then dry. Use a mild soap
solution to remove any stubborn stains from the glass, then follow with a dampened towel, followed by a dry towel. Do not use
ammonia or ammonia-based glass or household cleaners to clean the glass or the frame, as these types of cleaners may damage the
finish. Minor finish scratches can be removed by applying lemon oil.
DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT OR BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR
Building a Fire
WARNING: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen
up” a fire. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use.
WARNING: Do not place combustible material close to fireplace opening. Close the curtain mesh and keep closed while the fire is
burning to prevent any sparks or hot coals from escaping the fireplace. You may also wish to close the glass doors, but do so only after
allowing the doors to warm up and only if the fire is not too large. The flames of the fire should never be allowed to come any closer
than about 8” inches from the glass doors.
WARNING: Operate only with both doors fully open or fully closed to reduce the risk of smoke and flame spillage. Avoid
building a fire that is especially large or hot. The tempered glass in the doors and the finish should be able to withstand temperatures
as high as 375° F without sustaining any damage. Temperatures as high as this or higher are not likely to occur with
normal use. Should a fire become too large or hot, open both glass doors all the way - this will quickly reduce
the interior heat of the fireplace. For extreme cases, a light spray of water directly on the fire will help to
quickly reduce its temperature and size. Use a poker to push the wood to the back of the fireplace and tend the
fire until its size is reduced.
WARNING: Never allow any cold objects or water to come into contact with the glass in the doors when
hot or breakage may occur.
Damper Operation
If the firescreen is equipped with a damper it can be opened or closed by turning the damper control knob (located on the front of the
fire-screen at the bottom) clockwise to vertical position to open; counter clockwise to horizontal position to close. Or if equipped with
a hidden damper, located at the bottom center of the firescreen, move damper operator right to open, left to close.
The firescreen damper may be closed to temporarily isolate the fire-place from the rest of your home, such as when you wish to let a
fire burn out. However, the flue damper in your fireplace should never be closed unless the fire is completely out and all of the coals
have cooled. The flue damper should be closed, in addition to the firescreen's damper, whenever the fireplace is not is use to prevent
heat loss up your chimney. NOTE: Always be sure to open all of the dampers before starting a fire.
In most cases, by "fine tuning" the damper setting of both the fire-screen and _flue dampers (not all flue dampers are adjustable), you
can optimize the burning and draft conditions inside your fireplace. Doing this will help to maximize the burning efficiency and heat
output while helping to reduce or eliminate smoking probJems with your fireplace.
Smoking may also occur if your home is slightly depressurized, which is when pressure inside your home is less than the pressure
outside. This is most likely to occur in a "tight" home (a home with good weather stripping, etc.), or if an exhaust fan (such as over
your stove or in the bathroom ceiling) is operated while a fire is burning. At times it may be necessary to crack open a window or door
IMPORTANT PRE-INSTALL CLEANING NOTE: Hydrochloric (muriatic) acid is often used by builders to clean
excess mortar from new fireplaces. The fumes from this acid are highly corrosive and will damage the finish of your
fireplace equipment unless neutralized. This corrosive action can last for many years if not neutralized. To neutralize, wash
masonry with ammonia water and rinse thoroughly with water. Any acidic or caustic material used around your fireplace can
damage the finish of your product. This includes some mortars or sealants that may be used during install.
Ironhaus/PW assumes no responsibility for these damages.