HOMEOWNER'S CARE AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
FIREPLUS SERIES
38" & 43" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 875,007M REV. N/C 03/2001
MODELS
FP-38
FP-43
The information contained in this manual applies to all model fireplaces
identified on this page. This information will help you obtain safe and
dependable service from your Lennox fireplace system. Keep this docu-
ment in a safe place for future reference.
Before you start your first fire, read this Care and Operations Manual
carefully to be sure you understand your fireplace system completely.
Failure to follow these suggestions could result in hazardous operation or
fireplace malfunction, creating a serious potential for personal injury and/
or property damage.
If you have any questions regarding the safe use or operation of your
fireplace, contact your local Lennox Dealer or your contractor/builder.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WH Report No. 629-935173
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 wood and the more air
space around them, the faster the fire will burn.
7. Proper storage of wood, especially during
seasoning, is essential. We recommend that
you:
Gas Logs
Ifyourfireplacesystemwasinstalledwithagas
line, you may wish to install one of two types of
gas log sets.
a. Never store wood on the ground. This will
causerottingandinsectinfiltration.Raisewood
on flat rock or scrap wood.
This fireplace has been tested and approved for
use with a decorative gas appliance incorporat-
inganautomaticshut-offdeviceandcomplying
with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appli-
ances for installation in vented fireplaces, ANSI
Z21.60 (1991). Decorative gas appliances may
be installed in these fireplaces. Installation
must be in accordance with the national Fuel
GasCode, ANSIZ223.1forcompliancewiththe
revised U.L. 127 Standard.
b. Stack wood loosely to allow air circulation.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
c. Store wood where it will not be excessively
exposed to weather, such as under a tarp or
under a roof.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container
with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be placed on a noncombustible
floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal.
If the ashes are to be disposed of by burial in
soilorotherwiselocallydispersed, theyshould
be retained in the closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
d. Do not stack wood directly against the walls
of your home.
8. Be a knowledgeable wood buyer. There is a
difference in cord sizes. A standard cord stack
of logs is 4 ft. high by 8 ft. long by 4 ft. deep or
the equivalent of this cubic footage, (Figure 1 ).
CAUTION: WHEN USING A DECORATIVE
GAS APPLIANCE, THE FIREPLACE
DAMPER MUST BE SET TO THE FULLY
OPEN POSITION.
SOFTWOOD VS HARDWOOD
Standard
Cord of
WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT
BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS
LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR
INJURY,DONOTINSTALLANUNVENTED
GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE.
Softwoods contain about 15 percent highly
flammableresinwhichgeneratescreosotesoot
in the chimney flue. Burning softwood exclu-
sively may not be as desirable nor as safe as
burning denser hardwoods. Many experienced
fire-builders use small amounts of softwood
kindling and newspaper in conjunction with
starting a fire with split hardwood logs. Here
are some guidelines to remember:
Wood
8'
4'
Prior to installing any gas log set, refer to the
fireplace installation instructions for verification
of mantle heights and placement of combustible
materials around the firebox opening.
4'
1. Softwoods produce fast warming and shorter
fires. Hardwoods burn less vigorously, have
shorterflamesandproducesteady,glowingcoals.
Wood Fuel Pointers
Figure 1
Wood is a wonderful renewable fuel source.
Normally it burns clean, leaving only a mini-
mum of waste ash, provides comforting heat
and can provide a variety of aromas and visual
images.
2. As a general rule, denser woods contain
more potential heat per pound. Most soft-
woods offer moderate heat value per pound.
A face cord is the same height and length as a
standard cord but the depth is only the length
of the logs (12, 18 or 24 inches). A face cord
can contain as little as 25% of the wood found
in a standard cord.
3.Differentwoodsvarywidelyinflameheights,
flame intensities, smoke characteristics and in
sparking. Most hardwoods do not spark.
You will want to know which woods are best for
use. Sometimes you may want a quick, short
fire to offset a morning chill. Soft woods are
preferable in this case. Other times you would
want more slow burning and a uniform heat
output. Hardwoods are preferable for this use.
If you buy by the ton, remember that wood
becomes lighter as it dries. When buying green
or wet wood, ask for some extra poundage to
allow for the extra water you will be getting.
4. Most freshly cut “green” wood will not burn
well and will smoke. Green wood can be from
10 to 40 percent less efficient than air-dried
seasoned wood.
9. When comparing woods of the same mois-
ture content and same species, we find most
woods have approximately the same heating
potential per pound. However, most wood is
sold by volume, not by weight.
The amount of heat available from the logs will
be about equal on a weight basis. However,
logs are generally not weighed so the amount
of heat will depend on:
5. Moistureandresinfoundinsideunseasoned
wood cells will build up pressure under heat
and explode as sparks.
6. Most wood needs to be seasoned 9 to 12
months to reduce the moisture content and
produce good steady fires. When moisture
content is reduced from 60 to 20%, the gain in
heat potential is nearly 7%.
1. The type of wood used.
2. How dry it is.
3. How many logs you put in.
4. The size of the logs.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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To determine the best heating source, look at
the density of various wood types (Density is
the weight for a given size). The higher the
density, the more potential heat output. A stan-
dard cord has a volume of 128 cubic feet. This
figure also includes the air space between and
around the wood. The actual volume in a stan-
dard cord is between 60 and 100 cubic feet;
depending on how tightly the wood is packed.
5. Close the screens to prevent the escape of
STARTING A FIRE
sparks and embers.
1. To start a fire in a the fireplace properly, first
check the operation of the flue damper.
6. Close the damper only when your fire is
completely out and ashes are cold. Keep closed
whenfireplaceisnotinusetopreventunneces-
sary loss of heated or cooled air.
2. To prevent smoking at start-up, close any
window located near the fireplace when first
lighting a fire. The closed windows may be
reopened once a chimney draft is drawn in the
fireplace.
SCREEN PANELS
Assumingthatyouarecomparingtwostandard
cords of different species but the same volume
and moisture content, the denser species will
providemoreBTU’s.Thetableofwoodspecies/
densities reveals more helpful guidelines.
The screen panels must be closed when the
fireplace is operated with the glass doors open.
However, the screen panels may be left open
when the fireplace is operated with the doors
closed.
DAMPER CONTROL
This fireplace is fitted with a manually con-
trolledchimneydamper. Thechimneydamper
should be closed when the fireplace is not in
use to prevent cold air from entering the home
through the chimney system.
GLASS DOOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
HARDWOODS
DENSITY
FirePlusTM systems include a twin-pane, full en-
closure, ceramic door with conventional screen
panels. The door and screen panels can be
opened for easy refueling. While the fireplace
may be operated with the glass doors fully open,
it is recommended that the doors be fully closed
during operation for best performance. When
opening the doors to refuel, a slight spillage
should be expected. This should be considered
normal. Open doors slowly, otherwise an in-
crease in smoke spillage could occur.
Alser, Red
Ash
Aspen
Basswood, American
Beech, American
Birch
.41
The damper is controlled through the use of a
control lever located within the firebox open-
ing at the top center just behind the firebox
lintel (Figure 2 ).
.49-.60
.38-.39
.37
.64
.55-.65
.38
The control lever snaps into place at the ex-
treme range of motion, up and back in the
closed position. When pulled forward and
down, the damper is open.
Butternut
Cherry, Black
Chestnut, American
Cottonwood
Elm
Hackberry
Hickory, Pecan
Hickory, True
Honey locust
Locust, Black
Magnolia
.50
.43
.34-.40
.60.63
.53
.60.66
.69-.75
.66 (est.)
.69
.48-.50
.48-.63
.59-.67
.64-.88
.42
WARNING:IFTHEDOORSARELEFTPAR-
TIALLYOPEN, GASANDFLAMESMAYBE
DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING, CREAT-
ING RISK OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE.
Damper
Closed
Damper
Open
Lintel
Maple
Oak, Red
Oak, White
Poplar
Combustion
Air Actuator
Sassafras
.42
Sweet gum
Sycamore, American
Tanoak
.52
.49
.64 (est.)
.50
Figure 2
Tupelo
Walnut, Black
Willow, Black
.55
.39
Glass Doors
Fully Open or
Fully Closed
The appliance flue damper must always re-
main open when operating.
SOFTWOODS
DENSITY
Figure 3
2. The grate in the firebox should be centered
on or over the bottom hearth so your fire can
breath properly. Crumble and twist plenty of
newspapers UNDER the grate and criss-cross
some small dry kindling sticks on top of the
paper or on the bottom of the grate.
Bald cypress
Cedar
Douglas Fir
Fir
Hemlock
Larch, Western
Pine
Redwood
Spruce
.46
.31-.47
.46-.50
.32-.43
.40-.45
.52
.39-.59
.35-.40
.35-.41
.53
CAUTION:YOURFIREPLACEISEQUIPPED
WITH CERAMIC GLASS DOORS. EXER-
CISE CAUTION WHEN OPENING AND
CLOSING THESE DOORS AS CERAMIC
GLASS IS EASILY BROKEN BY A ME-
CHANICAL IMPACT.
3. Build a pyramid of three split logs (split will
start much faster). Arrange the uneven wood to
provide plenty of air space between.
Tamarack
IMPORTANT:DONOTOPERATETHISFIRE-
PLACE SYSTEM WITH BOTH THE SCREEN
PANELS AND GLASS DOORS OPEN.
4. Now, light the paper at both sides of the
firebox.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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Step 3. Replace the other three (3) screws,
previously removed, back through the slots in
the hinge and into the fireplace side. Tighten all
five screws only until resistance is felt.
ATTACHING THE DOOR ASSEMBLY
Thedoorassemblieshavebeenpackagedsepa-
rately, protected in their own special carton.
Carefully remove the protective carton wrap
and inspect the door assemblies for any signs
of damage. The glass pane is made from
ceramic glass and can be broken relatively
easy from a hard impact. Handle these door
assemblies with care.
Step4.RepeatSteps1through3fortheopposite
door assembly.
A
Step5. Closebothdoorstodeterminewhereand
how adjustments are to be made. Proceed to the
following section on door adjustment proce-
dures.Afteradjustmentshavebeenmade,tighten
all screws.
B
Step 1. Behind each screen assembly, on both
sides of the firebox, there are five (5) screws
that are oriented in a vertical fashion. Two (2)
of these screws (2 per side) must be loosened
and must remain in place. Remove the three
(3) remaining screws (3 per side) from the
fireplace and set aside (Figure 4 ).
Door
Adjust
GLASS DOOR ADJUSTMENTS
The glass doors on your FirePlusTM fireplace will
have to be adjusted after they are attached. The
doors may also become misaligned due to long
periods of burning, excessive overheating, and
opening and closing the doors. The following
procedureexplainshowtoadjustandremovethe
door assemblies.
Door
Adjust
Door Hinge
Figure 6
Care and Cleaning of Your Glass Doors
Remove Screws
1, 3 and 5
Never clean the glass when the doors are hot.
Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass
or household cleaner to clean the glass or the
door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will
damage the finish of the glass door.
Horizontal and Vertical Adjustments
By loosening the acorn nuts (B) that attach the
door to the hinge, the entire door assembly can
be adjusted in both a horizontal and vertical
orientation. Care must be taken when all five (5)
acorn nuts are loosened as there will be nothing
to support the door assembly from dropping.
Loosen Screws
2 and 4
Clean the glass doors by wiping with a damp
towel followed by a clean dry towel to remove
streaks.
Remove stubborn stains from the glass with a
mild soap solution and a towel dampened with
clean water. Dry with a clean dry towel.
Adjustments can be made in both horizontal and
vertical planes by tilting the door assembly in or
out at the top or bottom. It is also possible to
rotate the door assembly in both a clockwise and
counter clockwise motion.
Figure 4
Step 2. Starting with either the right of left side
door assembly, slide the door hinge (attached
to the door) behind the two (2) screws that
remain in the fireplace side, that align with the
open slots in the hinge. Hang the door assem-
bly over these two (2) screws so that the door
hinge is set towards the rear of the fireplace as
far as it will go (Figure 5 ).
• The fire must always be confined within the
boundaries of the fuel grate.
In or Out Adjustment
• The fireplace screens must always be closed
whenever the fireplace is being used.
By loosening the (A) Phillips head screws, it is
possible to move the door assembly towards or
away from the fireplace. It is also possible to tilt
the door assembly in or out at the top or bottom.
• Never slam the glass door since it could cause
the glass to break.
Door Hinge
• Do not build excessively large or hot fires —
scorching or discoloring of the plated brass
trim may occur.
Note: The door adjustment procedure will be
difficulttocontrolifeitherthe(A)or(B)fasteners
are loosened too much.
Screws
1, 3 and 5
•Extremetemperaturechangescancauseglass
breakage — do not build a hot fire and close the
glass doors if the doors are cold.
Door Removal
Should it become necessary to remove the door
assemblies from the fireplace, always remove
the five (5) Phillips head screws that attach the
door hinge to the fireplace, identified as (A) in
Figure 6.
Screws
2 and 4
•Ifthetemperedglasspanebecomesscratched
or chipped, it creates a weakness in the glass
whichcancausetheglasstobreakwhenheated.
Replace the pane of glass by contacting your
nearest dealer.
Figure 5
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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Smoke spillage often occurs when a fire is first
started, until the fireplace and the chimney has
had the opportunity to “come up to tempera-
ture” and to begin to function normally. If
smoke spillage problems persist, a window
may be opened just a crack to allow the proper
flow of combustion air to the fireplace.
CAUTION: GLASS AND METAL FRAMES
GET HOT — ALWAYS USE HANDLES TO
OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOORS.
DAMPER ADJUSTMENT
The damper can be adjusted to allow for a firm,
butnotatightorloose, closure. Withthedamper
in the open position, loosen the two (2) ³⁄₈" hex
head bolts found on the center of the smoke
dome behind the upper grille assembly. If the
damper operates too tightly, slide the damper
bracketdowntowardsthefrontofthefireplaceas
shown in Figure 8. If the damper is too loose,
slide the damper bracket up towards the rear of
the fireplace. Tighten the bolts and verify that the
adjustment is adequate. The damper bracket
need only to be moved very slightly.
WARNING: BE AWARE THAT SAFETY
GLASS IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN HOT
ANDMAYBREAK,EXPELLINGHOTGLASS
INTO THE ROOM. ADVISE ALL FAMILY
MEMBERS TO REMAIN WELL AWAY
FROM THE FIREPLACE WHEN OPERAT-
ING WITH DOORS CLOSED TO AVOID
ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
If your fireplace is equipped with an outside
combustion air kit, keep it open at all times
when fire is burning and close when fire is out
to prevent cold air intrusion.
Combustion Air Control
IMPORTANT: Plated polished brass glass
doors may have a plastic covering over all
brass pieces for protection during shipping
and handling. The plastic covering should be
removedbeforeinstallationoftheglassdoors.
Under the plastic covering is a protective
lacquercoatingwhichshouldnotberemoved.
In some instances, if it is removed, irrevers-
ible damage to the brass finish could occur.
Refer to the following for specific information
on plated polished brass.
Tighten
Theactuatorforcombustionairsystemisstan-
dard on all fireplaces but must not be operated
if the complete system is not installed. See
Figure 7 and refer to Figure 3.
Loosen
If you have reason to believe that you do not
have a complete outside combustion system,
contact your distributor to have your fireplace
inspected for the presence of the complete
system before you use the combustion air
actuator. DO NOT assume that you have this
system in place because you have an actuating
lever present on your fireplace front face.
3/8"
Hex Head
Bolts
Damper
Handle
Bracket
IMPORTANT: The lacquer coating on the pol-
ished brass glass doors and trim pieces can
be damaged or removed causing corrosion
and/or tarnish. Do not remove the protective
lacquer coating from plated polished doors
andtrim. To help protect the finish; use a non-
acidic wax and avoid the over-spray of acidic/
alkali based glass cleaners on the brass
pieces. Please understand that the heat of the
fire will cause the protective lacquer finish to
slightly changeto alightcaramelcolor. Donot
be alarmed as this is a normal occurrence.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE COM-
BUSTION AIR ACTUATOR UNLESS A
COMPLETE OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR
VENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED
WITH YOUR FIREPLACE.
The control lever for the combustion air system
is located on the left side of the fireplace opening
behind the screen panel. If your fireplace is
equipped with the optional combustion air kit,
the control lover will move freely. If not, the
retention plate will not have been removed. To
opentheairdamper,liftup.Toclose,pushdown.
Figure 8
REFRACTORIES
COMBUSTION AIR
All fireboxes contain a furnace refractory floor,
sides and back. These refractories are rein-
forcedwithsteel,butcanbebrokenbyimproper
use. Dropping logs on the bottom refractory
and building fires directly against the refracto-
ries can cause premature burnout of these
components. It may easily be repaired or re-
placedatcostsfarbelowrepairandmaintenance
for masonry fireplaces.
A proper amount of combustion air is impor-
tant for your fireplace. Fireplaces consume
large amounts of oxygen.
OPEN
It is important to allow an adequate supply of
air. If the fireplace is not equipped with an
outside air kit, it may not obtain sufficient
amounts of combustion air from inside the
house or structure in which it is installed.
Therefore, thefiremaydrawfromanoutsideair
sourceandpullairinthroughthechimney. This
may cause smoke spillage into the room.
CLOSED
Figure 7
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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3. Any piece of refractory larger than 2" (51
mm) in radius and ³⁄₁₆" deep becomes dis-
lodged.
Proper care and “burn-in” of the firebox will
prolong the period of enjoyment without ex-
tensive maintenance. For the first few uses,
build small fires – not roaring infernos. The
materials used in the refractories contain and
absorb moisture. It is important to “cure” the
refractories by building only modest fires.
Under normal usage, it is expected that hair-
linecrackswillappearintherefractorysurface.
These hairline cracks do not affect the safe
operation of the fireplace.
WARNING: CONTINUED OVERFIRING
CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR
FIREPLACE SYSTEM. SOME EXAMPLES
OF OVERFIRING ARE:
If conditions 1, 2 or 3 occur, the refractory
should be replaced.
• BURNING QUANTITIES OF SCRAP
LUMBER, PINE BRANCHES, PAPER OR
CARDBOARD BOXES WHICH EXCEED
THEVOLUMEOFTHENORMALLOGFIRE.
TWICE A YEAR CHECK-UP
Normally, twice a year, you should inspect
your fireplace following this list:
• USE OF ARTIFICIAL WAX BASE LOGS,
TRASH OR OTHER CHEMICALS OR
CHEMICALLY TREATED COMBUS-
TIBLES.
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
1. Inspect the opening in your chimney top
and remove any debris that could clog it. The
cap is usually held in place by four (4) screws,
which remove easily for checking or cleaning
the full length of the flue from above. Remove
the chimney top while wearing gloves to guard
against any sharp metal edges.
Your fireplace is designed to operate trouble-
free with minimum maintenance. However, like
any fine appliance, it deserves and requires
some housekeeping attention.
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creo-
sote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lin-
ing. When ignited, this creosote makes an
extremely hot fire.
Your fireplace will perform better – and cer-
tainly look more attractive to family and friends
– if it is cleaned before each use. Before the first
seasonal use in Autumn and after the last fire in
Spring, it is important to inspect the fireplace
system carefully. We recommend at least two
complete fireplace inspections a year.
2. Inspect the entire flue from the top down for
obstructions such as birds nests, leaves, etc.
This may be done by using a flexible handled
chimney cleaning brush. If the chimney con-
tainsoffset/returnelbows;asoftbrushcleaning
from the top down to any elbow and then from
thefireboxuptotheoffset/returnsectionisthe
proper method. The beam from a powerful
flashlight will help in this inspection.
The chimney should be inspected at least twice
yearly during the heating season to determine
if a creosote build-up has occurred.
Before Each Use
1. Clean the firebox of excessive ashes. Some
owners prefer to leave a small layer to insulate
the cold refractory below the grate which helps
fire starting.
3. Look up from inside the fireplace (damper
open) to see any obstructions in the lower flue
area. If present, shut the damper and glass
doors (if installed) to seal the firebox and
contain any soot that might fall.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be re-
moved to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Ifcreosotebuild-upisfound, donotusechemi-
cal chimney cleaners that are poured on a hot
fire. The chemical cleaners can be dangerous
and generally only work on the flue section
nearest the fire, leaving the rest of the flue
unaffected.Itisbesttotakethetimetocleanthe
flue as previously described or have the chim-
ney professionally cleaned by a qualified
chimney sweep.
This fireplace has a factory supplied grate at-
tached, it is permissible to remove the grate for
cleaning; however, the grate must be re-at-
tached to the fireplace before the next burn.
If your do not have glass doors installed, a
dampsheetcoveringthefireplaceopeningand
sealed with masking tape will do. Then clean
the flue from the top down (if an offset system,
clean per Step 2) using a proper size chimney
brush with flexible pole sections. Don’t open
the doors or remove the sheet until all soot has
settled. Vacuum, don’t sweep.
2. Keep the fireplace screens clean so combus-
tion air flows freely.
3. Spot check the brick-like refractory for small
cracks. Heat from the fire expands it slightly.
When it cools, it contracts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No Smoking Allowed
4. Check the metal flashing and seals around
your chimney. Seal any cracks or loose nail-
head openings to prevent roof leaks.
Refractories should be replaced when:
Your new fireplace is designed not to smoke if
properlyinstalledandoperatedperourinstruc-
tions. If you do experience a problem, here are
several things to check:
1. The crack opens more than ¹⁄₄" (19 mm).
5. Clean the firebox thoroughly by using a soft
brush or equivalent.
2. Pitting in the surface is extensive and pits
become deeper than ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm).
1. Remember – always check to ensure your
flue damper is in the open position before
lighting a fire!
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2. When lighting your fire, a little smoke may
escape into the room – more likely if the chim-
ney is cold. To correct this, hold a lighted
newspaper up inside the firebox near the open
flue damper. This will turn around any down-
draft and clear the flue of cold air. As your log
fireburnsbelow, theupdraftwillimproveasthe
chimney heats up.
6. Is a vent fan, exhaust hood or central
heating/cooling system stealing combustion
air from your fireplace? If their volume is high
enough, this can cause negative pressure and
an unwanted downdraft – and smoking.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
A complete parts list is found at the end of this
manual. Use only parts supplied from the
manufacturer.
Normally, all parts should be ordered through
your Lennox dealer. Parts will be shipped at
prevailing prices at time of order.
7. Is your wood fuel too wet or unseasoned?
Or does it contain some chemical substance
that causes sputtering, smoking and toxic
fumes?
3. Is your fire too far forward? Move it toward
the back with your poker. Keep the fire well
within the confines of your fuel grate.
When ordering repair parts, always give the
following information:
8. Figure 9 illustrates the correct height of
yourchimneytop. Itisunlikelythatyourinstal-
lation does not adhere to the installation
instructions. However, if not correct, you
could experience an unusual downdraft. Usu-
ally,thebestsolutionistoincreasethechimney
height. This may also be necessary if nearby
trees, adjoining roof lines or a hill is causing a
downdraft condition.
1. The model number of the appliance.
2. The serial number of the appliance.
3. The part number.
4. The description of the part.
5. The quantity required.
4. Keep your fire up on the grate and the refrac-
tory below free of excessive ashes. The fire
needs plenty of air movement around the logs.
5. If smoking occurs an hour or two after
lighting the fire, perhaps your well-insulated
house is too airtight and there is scarcely any
way for replacement air to enter and feed the
fire. Checktoseeifyouroutsidecombustionair
kit(ifinstalled)isopen.Checkoutsidetoensure
noobstructionsareinfrontofexteriorairentry.
Open a window slightly, open doors to one or
two rooms and see if this stops the smoking.
6. The installation date of the appliance.
ACCESSORY COMPONENTS
9. Remember, your fireplace has been de-
signed as a supplemental heating device only,
it is not intended to heat your entire home.
Less Than 10' (1 m)
Forced Air Kit
LFAK-2000
2'
(51 mm)
2'
Blower Kit
Min.
3'
(51 mm)
Min.
(914 mm)
Min.
3'
10' (1 m)
(914 mm)
The LFAK-2000 blower provides for a constant
velocity forced air circulation feature for your
appliance.
Min.
Louver Kits
38" Brass
43" Brass
91L63
91L64
38LK-B
43LK-B
Louver Kits
Figure 9
Decorative louver kits are available to enhance
and beautify the front face of your fireplace.
Thesekitsaredesignedtoattachdirectlytothe
fireplace front face over the standard louvers.
They are available in an attractive bright brass
finish.
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. Please
contact your Lennox dealer for any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Lennox
dealer, please call 1-800-9-LENNOX
Your Fireplace's Model Number _______________________________________
Your Fireplace's Serial Number ________________________________________
The Date On Which Your Fireplace Was Installed __________________________
Your Dealer's Name_________________________________________________
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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REPLACEMENT PART LIST
FirePlus-38
FirePlus-43
No.
Description
Catalog No. Qty. Catalog No. Qty.
1.
2.
Refractory, Bottom Assy.
Refractory, Bottom Assy.
Refractory, Rear
–
–
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
4
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
16M57
–
1
–
1
2
1
4
4
5
4
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
16M56
16M58
16M60
16M62
16M64
16M65
16M66
16M67
16M68
16M70
16M72
16M74
16M76
16M29
16M78
16M79
3.
16M59
16M61
16M63
16M64
16M65
16M66
16M67
16M69
16M71
16M73
16M75
16M77
16M30
16M78
16M79
4.
Refractory, Side
5.
Refractory, Plug
6.
Refractory, Bottom Leg
Grate/Bracekt Assy.
Tube, Exchanger Upper
Tube, Exchanger Lower
Louver Assy., Upper/Lower
Louver, Filler
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Door Assy., LH
Door Assy., RH
Screen Panel Assy.
Screen Rod
Post, Handle
Wood, Handle
4
13
12
3
1
16
17
15
14
2
5
7
8
9
10
6
11
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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10
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Lennox reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design,
materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.
Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information.
Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 by LENNOX
4325 Artesia Avenue • Fullerton, CA 92833
714-521-7302
P/N 875,007M REV. N/C 03/2001
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