Malm Fireplaces ZIRCON 34 Assembly And Installation Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSFailure to properly use and maintain this appliance may void themanufacturer’s warranty and could result in a house fi re.1. Always keep the area around the unit clean and clear of furniture and other objects. Keep all furniture a minimum of 48inches away from the heater.2. Periodically the entire unit, chimney connector, and chimney system must be inspected for leaks, broken or malfunction-ing parts, and loose connections. If any problems are noted, contact your dealer for repair services. Do not operate theunit until repairs have been completed.INSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY FREQUENTLY - UNDER CERTAINCONDITIONS OF USE, CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY.CREOSOTE FORMATION AND THE NEED FOR REMOVAL.When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other vapors, which combine with moisture to form creosote.Creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue, and creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.When ignited, this creosote can make an extremely hot fire. The chimney connector and chimney should beinspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to determine if creosote buildup has occurred. Ifcreosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the chance of a chimney fire.HOW TO REMOVE CREOSOTE.1. Clean the chimney with brushes and equipment available at local fireplace shops.2. Chemical chimney cleaners are used by adding them to the fire, but they are not intended for use in chimneys alreadycontaining heavy soot deposits. Rather, they are intended to inhibit soot buildup. They can be used in metal chimneysprovided the manufacturers instructions are strictly followed. Generally these commercial cleaners are quite effective.3. Call a professional chimney sweep in your area. They possess the experience and tools necessary to make the taskeasy.Maintenance other than the items specifically mentioned herein are to be performed by a qualified servicemanonly. Contact your dealer. For further information on using your heater safely, obtain a copy of the National FireProtection Association publication “Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely,” NFPA HS-10-1978. The address ofthe NFPA is Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. File these instructions for future reference.NEVER STORE OR ALLOW PAPERS, KINDLING, FIREWOOD ORANY OTHER COMBUSTIBLES WITHIN 48 INCHES OF UNIT.Malm Fireplaces, Inc.368 Yolanda AvenueSanta Rosa, Ca 95404(707) 523-7755 - (800) 535-8955Fax: (707) 571-8036www.malmfireplaces.cominfo@malmfireplaces.comPage - 8 ZIRCON 34 WOODBURNING 10/15