Lennox Hearth LBF-BB - Manual (Page 4)

LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS • LBF SERIES BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL OPERATING PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
These glass doors are listed only for use with fireplaces or
appliances that specify LBF series bi-fold glass doors. Use
on any other fireplace or appliance may constitute a potential
fire hazard.
• Avoid building extremely large fires, as the tempered glass
could become damaged.
• Use fireplace tools carefully to avoid striking the glass.
• Keep wire mesh screens closed during fireplace use.
• Fireplace flue damper must remain open until fire is
completely out.
• Ensure that wood and embers are well within the confines of
the grate area and well away from the glass doors.
• Keep wire mesh screens closed during fireplace use.
• Keep glass doors closed at night when retiring to minimize
the loss of heated room air up the vent.
NOTE: The finish of these doors may be protected with a
self-adhering plastic coating that must be removed before
lighting a fire in the firebox. To prevent melting, ensure
that any plastic coating protecting the finish of these doors
is removed following installation. Refer to the fireplace
Installation Instructions and homeowner's Care and
Operation Instructions for detailed information regarding the
maintenance of the finish of these doors.
WARNING
Do not burn trash, construction scraps, railroad ties, or other
highly flammable material in the fireplace. Intense heat can
cause the glass to lose strength and resillience, that will result
in glass breakage.
WARNING
Front-open fireplaces should only be operated with the doors
fully opened or fully closed. Multi-open fireplaces must be
operated with the doors fully closed. If doors are left partially
open, flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening, creating
fire and smoke risks.
CAUTION
Glass and metal frames get hot!
Always use the door handles to open and close the doors.
Please refer to the appliance Care and Operation Instructions
for proper operating conditions. Front-open fireplace systems
should only be operated with the glass doors fully opened or
fully closed (Figure 9). Multi-open fireplace systems must be
operated with the glass doors fully closed (Figure 9). Always use
the door handles when opening and closing the doors.
Figure 9: Front-Open and Multi-Open Fireplaces
Fully Open or
Fully Closed
Front-Open Systems
Fully Closed
Multi-Open Systems
WARNING
Safety glass is unpredictable when hot, and may break,
expelling hot glass into the room. When operating the fireplace
with the doors closed, advise others to remain well away from
the fireplace to avoid personal injury.
The bi-fold doors utilize tempered glass that is designed for use
with high temperatures but that also can shatter unexpectedly.
Tempered glass breaks into small particles when it shatters. If
the glass in the bi-fold doors does break, particles of extremely
hot glass could be discharged into the surrounding environment,
thereby creating a risk of personal injury or fire. Observe all
operating precautions and instructions to reduce the risk of
personal injury or fire.
• DO NOT SIT CLOSE TO THE GLASS.
• Extreme temperature changes can cause breakage. IF THE
DOORS ARE COLD, DO NOT BUILD A HOT FIRE AND THEN
CLOSE THE DOORS.
• A chip or scratch creates a weakness in tempered glass that
can cause the glass to break when heated. IF THE GLASS IN
THE BI-FOLD DOOR ASSEMBLY BECOMES SCRATCHED OR
CHIPPED, REPLACE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
CLEANING
• NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHEN THE DOORS ARE HOT.
• Ammonia-based cleaners will damage the finish. DO
NOT USE AMMONIA OR AMMONIA-BASED GLASS OR
HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS TO CLEAN THE GLASS OR
DOOR FRAME.
• Take care not to scratch the glass surface. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVE CLEANING PRODUCTS OR MATERIALS.
To remove dirt and grime from the doors, gently scrub with a
soft cloth dampened with water; and then wipe dry. To remove
stubborn stains from the doors, use a mild non-ammonia soap
solution and soft cloth to gently scrub away the stains. Rinse
with clear water, and then wipe dry.
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