Country Flame FP42 - Manual (Page 28)

STEP 8 – FLUE DAMPER CONTROL INSTALLATION
Country Flame’s rotary controlled flue damper should be assembled as shown in FIGURE
10 after the fireplace is completely installed. The flue damper is extremely important to
energy savings, reducing heat loss, and controlling a fire. The flue damper acts as a valve,
closing off the opening to the chimney when a fire is not burning. Closing the damper
reduces the amount of home heat or air conditioning that will be lost through the chimney.
Step 8 assumes that all masonry is complete and the adjustable rod sleeve, Item (C), FIGURE 10
has been or is ready to be embedded in the masonry veneer so that it cannot move. Refer to
FIGURE 11b for more details on embedding Damper Handle Tab in mortar. Review FIGURE 10
to ensure a basic knowledge of each damper part and damper part name. Then follow the steps
listed below in order to complete the installation of the rotary controlled damper rod.
WARNING: Improper installation or operation of the damper system will make any fire difficult
to control. Ensure the damper area is free from all construction or mortar debris.
FIGURE 10: DAMPER PARTS
The damper parts shown in FIGURE 10 are defined as follows:
A. Country Flame Logo Damper Handle
B. Damper Handle set screw. (Loosen to take handle off or tighten to hold handle in place)
C. Adjustable Damper Rod Sleeve (Mortar in place before completion of fireplace face.)
D. Damper Rod
E. Damper Rod Screw (opens and closes the damper door when turned)
F. Damper Screw Bracket (yoke with cast iron nut)
G. Damper Door (controls exhaust gas output into chimney)
H. Damper Door Frame (part of the fireplace welded assembly)
I. Damper Pipe (stationary to fireplace)
J. Washer
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