Clarksville, IN 47129
www.hearthcraft.com
Rev. KJJ 07/2015
CARE & MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read before installing your enclosure
ACID HEARTH: Newly constructed fireplaces are cleaned with acid to remove extra mortar. Unless
removed, the acid will crystallize in the brick pores and emit gas which may damage the finish on the fireplace
fixtures or other nearby metal objects. “Acid Hearth” damages brass, steel and iron. This condition can prevail
for a year or longer unless corrected. Consult your mason for correction.
The following suggestion, while not a guaranteed remedy, may aid in correcting this condition.
1. Saturate the hearth area with a solution of household ammonia or hearth cleaner. Use care to avoid
contact with adjacent carpet, floor, etc.
2. Rinse thoroughly with warm water or hot water.
3. Rinse several times with cool water to remove all ammonia.
4. Allow hearth area to dry and seal with a hearth sealer.
FIXTURES DAMAGED BY "ACID HEARTH" ARE NOT CONSIDERED MANUFACTURING
DEFCTS AND THEREFORE WILL VOID WARRANTY
ASH DISPOSAL: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should
be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
CREOSOTE-FORMATION & NEED FOR REMOVAL: When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense
in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue
lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney connector and chimney should
be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
MAINTENANCE: Your glass enclosure is built to require very little maintenance. It is suggested, however,
that you perform the following procedures as required to maintain the original attractive appearance of the
glass enclosure.
•Care of Glass: The glass in the doors has been specifically treated for use with fireplaces. This glass is
eight times stronger than conventional plate glass, but it is possible to break the glass through abuse by
overheating it, or by blocking any of the air intakes. The glass can be cleaned when completely cooled with
most household cleaners.
•Care of Frame: Your enclosure is covered with a durable anodized finish to prevent peeling, chipping and
scratching. DO NOT POLISH THE FINISH. When cleaning is required, use a mild liquid detergent and a
soft cloth. DO NOT USE an acid base or abrasive cleaner.
