Lennox Hearth HCI-36/42 manual

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    1 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. CARE AND OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 36" and 42" Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 875,039M REV. A 09/2008 RDI-36/42 HCI-36/42 RDI-36/42-H HCI-36/42-H MODELS The information contained in this manual applies to all model fireplaces identified on this page. This information will help you obtain safe [...]

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    2 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Precautions ................ page 2 General Information ........................... page 2 Fuels .................................................. page 2 Gas Logs ........................................... page 2 Disposal of Ashes .............................. pa[...]

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    3 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. The last statement means that one big log weighing 10 pounds has as much heating po- tential as 10 pounds of twigs. However, air cannot get at the solid log to feed the fire so the solid log will burn slowly. While you would get the same amount of heat out of either fire, the smaller the pieces of [...]

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    4 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Assuming that you are comparing two standard cords of different species but the same volume and moisture content, the denser species will provide more BTU’s. The table of wood species/ densities reveals more helpful guidelines. STARTING A FIRE 1. To start a fire in a the fireplace properly, first[...]

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    5 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. REFRACTORIES All fireboxes contain a furnace refractory floor, sides and back. These refractories are rein- forced with steel, but can be broken by improper use. Dropping logs on the bottom refractory and building fires directly against the refracto- ries can cause premature burnout of these compon[...]

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    6 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Your fireplace is designed to operate trouble- free with minimum maintenance. However, like any fine appliance, it deserves and requires some housekeeping attention. Your fireplace will perform better – and cer- tainly look more attractive to family and friends – if it is[...]

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    7 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Figure 6 WARRANTY This fireplace is covered by a limited warranty detailed separately from this document. Retain this manual. File it with your other documents for future reference. PRODUCT REFERENCE INFORMATION We recommend that you record the following important information about your fireplace. [...]

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    Printed in U.S.A. © 2007 by LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS P/N 875,039M REV. A 09/2008 REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Models 36 Models 42 No. DESCRIPTION Part No. Qty. Part No. Qty. 1. Firescreen 36L89 2 36L99 2 2. Rod, Screen H4415 2 88L98 2 3. Refractory Kit (Standard) 88L72 1 88L79 1 4. Refractory Kit (Herringbone) 8[...]