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There are two types of fireplaces at the Renaissance:

              
              The Single Type                                                                                                                    The Double Type (see-thru) 
          (One fireplace for one room)                                        (One fireplace shared between two rooms)



How To – Clean the Double Type Fireplaces.

1) Turn off the switch that operates the fireplace. It is okay if the pilot light remains on during the cleaning just be careful not to spray cleaning products near the flame.

 


2) Pull carefully on the bottom of the black metal trim. It is held on the bottom by magnets.

 


3) Pull the trim piece from the bottom and it up off of the tabs that hold the top in.

 


4) You will see 4 screws along the top edge.

 


5) Remove the screws. The top may want to fall forward after the last screw is removed so be careful not to let the glass fall.

 


6) Let the glass fall forward slightly and lift it up releasing it from the tabs that hold it on the bottom.

 


7) Glass can be cleaned to remove any film (which is a normal biproduct of combustion) which may be visible. Clean with a non-abrasive cleaner. One of the most effective products is Kel Kem.

 


8) Remove the brass trim at the top of the fireplace by simply pulling it from the retaining clip.

 


9) There are three brass trim pieces that need to be removed.

 


10) Vacuum the upper compartment as well as the logs.

 


11) Open up the bottom of the control box by simply pulling the top of the trim towards you. The hinged door will swing down. Vacuum carefully inside.

 


12) Insert the three tabs on the bottom of the glass door into their slots on the frame.

 


13) Carefully repeat the process to secure the door.

 


14) The brass trim can be snapped back onto the retaining clips. For aesthetics align the trim pieces evenly.

 
 

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