Lennox 38ABF-BB User manual
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The ABF Series bi-fold glass door assemblies have been designed for
use with BCF and BRF Series fireplaces systems. Additionally these
doors are designed for use with the Merit Plus Series, Models CST-38
and CPF-38.
Donotalterormodifythesedoorassembliesorafireplacemalfunction
or a fire hazard may result.
Models 38ABF(BB/BS) have been tested and listed by Omni Test
Laboratories, Inc.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This door assembly consists of a right and left glass panel assembly
withthe door handles factory mounted. Thereare no additional parts
that are required to install the ABF doors. Fireplaces and gas
appliance listed on the front page of this document, have been
designed to accept the ABF doors with minimum effort.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Medium Phillips Screwdriver
Hammer
3/8" Open-end wrench
FIREPLACE KITS
AND ACCESSORIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABF SERIES ALUMINUM BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS
MODELS 38ABF, 38ABF-BB AND 38ABF-BS
BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS
750,133M
REV. B 12/2007
US
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Using a medium Phillips screwdriver and
hammer,drivetheashlipenddownandaway
fromtheholes in the lower frame (
Figure1
).
Both right and left side holes must be clear
(
Figure2
).AllBCF,BRF,CST-38andCPF-38
Seriesfireplaces have these lowerand upper
door mounting holes provided in the lower
and upper front frame.
Figure 2
Screw may be Removed
to Provide Room to Adjust
Ash Lip
Ash Lip
Step 2. Lift and swing the lower corner of the
door over the hole in the lower frame and
engage the shorter hinge pin into this hole
(
Figures 5 and 6
).
Figure 5
Hinge Pin Roller Pin
Upper Door
Guide Track
Figure 1
Figure 4
Figure 3
Pivot Pin Roller Pin
Lower Hinge Pin
Figure 6
Step 3. Repeatthisprocedurefortheopposite
door assembly.
ADJUSTMENT FOR DOOR ALIGNMENT
The doors are properly adjusted when the top
door trim is in a straight, level line and the gap
between the doors is even at the top and bot-
tom. If adjustments are required, grasp the
door handle and loosen the lower door hinge
pin using a 3/8" open end wrench*. Slide the
door panel on the hinge pin until the gap be-
tween the upper door trim and upper frame is
even. Retighten the lower door hinge pin*.
Repeat this procedure for the opposite door if
needed.
*Note: Upper door hinge pins can also be
loosenedforadjustmentpurposes;however,it
is easier to loosen lower pins.
GENERAL OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THESE GLASS DOORS ARE
LISTED ONLY FOR USE WITH THE SUPE-
RIOR FIREPLACE OR APPLIANCE MODELS
SHOWN. USE ON ANY OTHER FIREPLACE
OR APPLIANCE MAY CONSTITUTE A PO-
TENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
•Avoid building extremely large fires as the
tempered glass could become damaged.
•Usefireplace tools carefully toavoid striking
the glass.
Step 1. Starting with either the right or left
door assembly. Engage the hinge pin into the
upperframehole. Therollerpinmustbe posi-
tioned within the upper door guide track (
Fig-
ures 3 and 4
).
Pivot
Point
Lower
Frame
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Fully Open or
Fully Closed
Front-Open Systems
Figure 8
CAUTION: GLASS AND METAL FRAMES GET
HOT—ALWAYSUSEHANDLESTOOPENAND
CLOSE THE DOORS.
CLEANING
NEVERCLEANTHEGLASSWHENTHEDOORS
ARE HOT. DO NOT USE AMMONIA OR ANY
AMMONIA BASED GLASS OR HOUSEHOLD
CLEANERTOCLEANTHEGLASSORTHEDOOR
FRAME.ANAMMONIABASEDCLEANERWILL
DAMAGE THE FINISH.
Remove dirt and grime from the doors using a
cleandampenedtowelfollowedbywiping with
a dry towel. To remove stubborn stains from
thedoors,useamildsoapsolutionandtowelto
gentlyscrubawaystain.Takecarenottoscratch
theglasssurface.Donotuseabrasivecleaners.
CAUTION: THE CST-38 AND CPF-38 FIRE-
PLACES MUST BE OPERATED WITH THE
GLASS DOORS FULLY CLOSED.
•The fireplace flue damper must remain open
until fire is completely out.
•Assure wood and embers are well within the
confinesofthegrateareaandwellawayfrom
the glass doors.
•Keep wire mesh screens closed during fire-
place use.
•Keep glass doors closed at night when retir-
ingtominimizethelossofheatedroomairup
the vent.
CAUTION: THE FRONT-OPEN FIREPLACE OR
APPLIANCE SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED
WITH THE GLASS DOORS FULLY OPEN OR
FULLY CLOSED.
IMPORTANT
These glass doors utilize tempered glass
whichisdesigned for use with hightempera-
tures but can unexpectedly shatter. DO NOT
SIT CLOSE TO THE GLASS.
Temperedglasswillbreakintosmallparticlesif
it should shatter unexpectedly. If the glass
breaks, particles of extremely hot glass could
be discharged into the surrounding environ-
ment,therebycreating ariskofpersonal injury
or fire. Observation of the above operating
precautions and instructions will reduce the
risk of personal injury or fire.
Extremetemperaturechangescancausebreak-
age — do not build a hot fire and close the
doors if the doors are cold.
Ifthetempered glasspanebecomesscratched
or chipped, it creates a weakness in the glass
whichcancausetheglasstobreakwhenheated.
Replace the pane of glass by contacting your
nearest LHP Distributor. For the name of your
nearest distributor contact:
LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS
1110 West Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
Figure 7
Fully Closed
Multi-Open Systems
WARNING: DO NOT BURN TRASH,
CONSTRUCTIONSCRAPS,RAILROAD
TIES, OR OTHER HIGHLY-FLAM-
MABLEMATERIALINTHEFIREPLACE.
INTENSE HEAT CAN CAUSE THE
GLASSTO LOSE STRENGTHANDRE-
SILIENCE WHICH WILL RESULT IN
GLASS BREAKAGE.
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Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 by LHP
P/N 750,133M REV. B 12/2007
The manufacturer 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.
1110 West Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
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