Hearth and Home Technologies Montana-36 - Manual (Page 21)

01/04 4039-150 Rev B 21
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information
provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications
such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized parts and repairs.
G. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Flue Damper
The flue damper must be in a full open position, and is
operated by moving the handle up toward the top of the
fireplace. Before lighting the fire, verify this by looking up from
the inside of the fireplace. Always operate this fireplace with
the damper fully open. Please note: down drafts, obstructions,
damaged or poor (wet) fuels can cause smoke spillage.
WARNING!
Care must be taken when burning this fireplace. Wind and wind gusts can cause sparks to be blown out of the
hearth area of the fireplace and pose a fire hazard to any combustible material they come in contact with. Do
not operate this fireplace when it is windy. If the wind becomes a problem when the fireplace is in use, close
the glass doors and allow the fireplace to go out. Be certain to check that no sparks or embers have escaped
from the fireplace hearth area.
Note: Some discoloration may appear over time.
1. General Information
Fireplaces, as well as other woodburning appliances, have
been used safely for many years. It has been our experience
that most problems are caused by improper installation and
operation of the fireplace. Make certain that installation and
operation of the fireplace system is in accordance with these
instructions.
It is extremely important that the fire be supervised whenever
the fireplace is in use. It is also recommended that an annual
inspection be performed on the fireplace system to determine
if the flue system needs to be cleaned, or as in the case of
any appliance, if minor repairs are required to maintain the
system in top operating condition.
This factory built fireplace is intended for use with either solid
fuel (firewood) or a decorative gas appliance that has been
tested and listed to the Standard for Decorative Gas
Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI
Z21.60. When operating your fireplace, the flue damper must
be in the open position.
This fireplace was not tested and listed for use with an
unvented gas log heater. Do not install an unvented gas log
heater in this fireplace and operate it with the flue damper in
the closed position unless the unvented gas log heater has
been specifically tested and listed for use in this fireplace by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Use of an unvented gas log heater in this factory built
fireplace may create a fire hazard that can result in a
structure fire.