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You have purchased a quality Heat & Glo Grate Heater.
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20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
Grate Heater Heat Exchanger
Installation and Operating Instructions
- Installation and Operating Instructions -
Congratulations!
The Grate Heater can be used in a wood-burning masonry fireplace with any set of glass doors and features
a concealed blower that retains the natural beauty of
your fireplace. With proper care and maintenance, the
Grate Heater is a safe and efficient insert for your fireplace.
This unit is recommended for use with a glass door enclosure. Using the Grate Heater in conjunction with glass
doors produces maximum performance from the fireplace
and presents a lower operating fuel cost.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All units com e with a front grill 1-3/8 inch high and 48
inches wide. This unit will force more heated air into the
room and allow a more comfortable temperature during
the brisk winter months by having one (1) venting outlet.
After installing, avoid building a raging fire in the fireplace. The fan wi ll d is tr ibu t e more heat direc tly to the
room if the burn cycle is even. Overfiring can cause
discoloration to any glass door unit and may damage
the heat exchanger.
Step 1.
Verify that the Grate Heater is the proper size for the
fireplace.
Step 2.
For fireplaces with existing glass doors, make sure
they can be elevated 1-3/8 inch. Remove the glass
doors. Insert the Grate Heater and reposition the glass
door on top of the riser bar. This will elevate the glass
door 1-3/8 inch.
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The Original Grate Heater
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Step 3.
Mount extender bars on the heat exchanger with the
metal screws provided (see Figure 1).
Step 4.
Place the glass door enc losur e on the f ront of the exchanger, making sure the glass door and heat exchanger
are centered in the fireplace.
Step 5.
Remove the extender bars and cut them so the total
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riser bar width is the same as the glass enclosure. Cut
the cord shield to the desired length and slide it on the
extender bar where cord is introduced (this protects the
cord from heat). Place the end caps on the ends of the
extender bars with the notched cap on the cord side
(see Figure 1).
p 6.
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Reposition and secure the glass door according to the
glass door instruction manual.
Step 7.
For a dropped hearth installation, the back legs come
standard with 1/2 inch nuts and it is recommended that
1/2 inch x 2-1/2 inch bolts be used. (Not included).
Step 8.
Plug cord into nearest outlet. Exchanger will start when
temperature reaches 110
Note: Grate heater fan should be plugged in at all
times when the unit is inuse, otherwise damage to
the motor will occur.
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F and turn off at 900 F.
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Figure 2. Wiring and Oil Port
HEAT SHIELD
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. On initial start-up of the Grate Heater, there will be
some smoke produced. This is a burn-off of oil used
in manufacturing of this unit. The smoke will subside after the first firing. The fan should be left on
low speed, with the fireplace doors open. The smoke
can be minimized by placing a damp cloth over the
heat outlet.
2. The blower sliding vent should only be open when
glass doors are not used or in the event of a power
failure or blackout. Under these conditions the vent
is used to cool the blower.
3. This unit is equipped with a three (3) wire ground
cord for protection. Never remove the ground lead.
Be sure the electrical plug provided is plugged into a
proper three (3) prong outlet. If an extension cord is
used, be sure it has the proper ground and is of the
same or greater value than the cord provided on the
Grate Heater. If the extension cord is too light the fan
may fluctuate its speed and operate improperly.
4. P
eriodic removal and cleaning of ashes on the square
tubing will increase heat output and maximize effi-
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ciency.
5. Under normal use the blower on the Grate Heater
should be oiled every 4,000 hours of operation. There
is an opening on the top of the motor where the
lubricant can be applied (see Figure 2).
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