• Read this entire page before installing the EcoFire™ Super-Grate in your fireplace.
• Check your fireplace: Make sure that fireplace and flue are in good condition. If evidence of deterioration of the fireplace or flue is found, EcoFire™ Super-Grate should not be installed until after appropriate repairs have  been made. If you have any doubts about the condition of your fireplace or flue, check with local fire officials or an appropriate professional. EcoFire™ Super-Grate must fit entirely within the fireplace cavity, behind  glass doors or fireplace screen, to prevent smoke from discharging into the room or hot coals from spilling into the room. EcoFire™ Super-Grate fits  most fireplaces that are at least 17" deep.
• Only use natural wood & clean newspapers without colored inks.

• Don't over-fire or keep fan  motor on HIGH. Turn down to normal range after fire is lit.
• Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to start or freshen a fire.
• No tampering. Do not modify or alter EcoFire™  Grate in any way. This is dangerous and may void  the warranty.
• Do not run the electrical cord across the front of the fireplace to reach a convenient outlet.
• Do not touch the grate while it is in use... HOT! Please wait until you are sure that the grate has cooled completely before handling.

2.Attach blower to the main grate. Line up the blower with the main grate,  making sure that the parts are flush. Tighten screw to hold in place.

3.Insert the end log retainer bars in between the hot coals retaining bars, and  turn.

4.Insert EcoFire™ Super-Grate completely in a clean fireplace cavity, against  the rear wall.

5.The electrical cord should be directed out of and away from the fireplace,  so that the uninsulated part of the cord is not exposed to direct heat from  the fire.

6.If the fireplace has glass doors, modifications to the doors may be necessary to bring the cord out of the fireplace yet allow the doors to close normally. We suggest that the electrical cord be led out of the fireplace between the glass door structure and the fireplace wall at the hearth. Some trimming of the glass door structure may be necessary.
 
7.Place ash pan under the grate

8.Plug into a standard electrical outlet. You're ready to start a fire.

2.Always start with a clean ash pan. Brush loose ash from the grate, and empty  the ash pan. (dispose of   ashes in a closed metal container, after they have completely cooled)

3.No kindling wood is  required, use only paper. Roll 2 full size sheets of  newspaper folded twice into a tight roll and slip into one of the channels  between the hollow grate bars. Repeat until all five channels contain a roll of newspaper.

5.Place 2 logs on the grate. You may use 2 logs of equal size, but for best heat radiation into the room, use a large log and a small log. Place the large log behind the small log, with the paper igniter between.
6.Light the paper igniter at the ends and middle. Let it burn 10 - 20 seconds  until well ignited. Turn on the blower at full speed. Initially, the blower may whistle because of resonance in the pipes. However, this whistle disappears once a fire is started.
7.Watch the fire. In most circumstances, a roaring log fire is started in less than 10 minutes.

8.Turn down the blower to normal operating range after the logs have been lit and are burning well.

9.Adjust the fire to the desired intensity.

2.Before starting another fire, always start with a clean ash pan. Brush loose

• Always dispose of ashes in a closed metal container after they have cooled to room temperature.
• Fire screens should be used whenever the fire is open to the room.  EcoFire™ Super-Grate may be used with glass doors closed, but please be sure to keep the vents open to promote proper airflow.
• Avoid hot coals near the electrical cord and blower. The electrical cord and  the blower housing have been insulated appropriate to their positions in the front portion of the fireplace. However, there is a limit to it's ability to withstand extreme temperature.
• To prolong the life of your EcoFire™ Super-Grate and to prevent damage, care should be exercised to prevent any hot coals from resting on or near the power cord or blower  housing.  EcoFire™ Super-Grate works best with minimum airflow.
• Over-firing can  result in dangerously high temperatures and excessive wood consumption.  A single layer of logs is recommended. A second layer of logs does not benefit from the clean and complete combustion of those in direct contact  with EcoFire™ Super-Grate, resulting in less heat output, and increased pollution. After a layer of logs burns out, spread the coals in to the channels before adding new logs. Place new logs at the rear, moving existing log to the front to make room. A slight gap between the logs produces the hottest/cleanest fire. Large single logs, or damp/wet wood are easily burned by using slightly increased  blower airflow. Additionally, you will find it easier to burn large single logs, or damp/wet wood after the fireplace is heated and coals exist on the grate.