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HARDWOOD FLOORS

For general cleaning, spray HARDWOOD FLOOR CLEANER directly on clean cotton mop and wipe floor. For stubborn spots or heel marks spray directly on floor and wipe dry.

NEVER wax a urethane finish. Nor should you use soaps, detergents, "oil soaps" (i.e. Murphy's), wax removers, or shelf polishing cleaners (i.e. Endust), or household cleaners that contain lemon oil, tung oil, or ammonia on urethane finish. The use of these products will not allow recoating of new finish to adhere to existing finish. Hardwood floors should receive a new finish before wearing thru the existing finish.

Sweep or vacuum regularly, since built-up grit can damage the finish. The vacuum head must be a soft brush or felt type. Be certain the wheels of the vacuum are clean and do not damage the flooring. Do not use a vacuum with a beater bar head.

Important: Never wet mop or flood your floor with water or other products. This can severely damage the floor.

VINYL FLOORS

We provide you a choice of vinyl floor coverings. Vinyl floors need proper care to keep them looking new. Dust and grit will cause accelerated wear. When the floor receives hard use or becomes soiled, wet cleaning is necessary with a mild solution or preferably a good brand name, vinyl floor cleaner. We do not recommend abrasive cleansers or cleaners containing solvents as their use can dull your floor. Never use undiluted chlorine bleach on your floor or allow diluted solutions to remain for a period of time.

Do not clean high gloss floors with steel wool or abrasive cleaners. Even though these floors are rugged, they are not indestructible. Bums from cigarettes, matches, other very hot items, shoe heels, etc., will damage vinyl surfaces.

All sheet vinyl floors are susceptible to being torn or dented by heavy objects. Take extreme care when moving appliances and furniture. You need plastic glides on all chairs and tables to protect your floor. The only acceptable casters are double wheel casters.

Frequent scrubbing or electric buffing is harder on floors than regular foot traffic. Use acrylic finishes often if you scrub or buff.

Excessive amounts of water on resilient floors can penetrate seams and get under edges causing the material to lift and curl.

Rubber backed mats may yellow a vinyl floor.

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Fireplaces come in two basic types: Wood burning and non-wood burning. If there are artificial logs in the firebox, the fireplace is a non-wood burning fireplace.

Please read the following section pertaining to your type of fireplace. Also, read the literature from the manufacturer supplied in your Homeowner’s Manual.

GAS FIREPLACE

The following information will help you get the safest and most efficient use of your fireplace. Let's get acquainted with your fireplace. Your fireplace is a Closed Combustion Technology (CCT) fireplace. It has a sealed glass front and uses gas and gas logs to give a look of a wood-burning fireplace. NEVER BURN WOOD OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL IN THIS FIREPLACE. IT IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

Important Note:
A qualified service person should do any inspection and repair. This person should inspect the fireplace at least annually. Excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc., will mean more frequent inspections and cleaning. You must keep the fireplace control compartment burner and circulation air passageways clean

Your fireplace has an outside combustion air vent. It supplies combustion air to the firebox from outside your home rather than using inside air. Open the vent when using the fireplace. Close the vent when the fireplace is not in use to keep out cold air.

OPERATION GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Your First Fire:

• A curing process for the refractory lining is mandatory. Make your first fires small. This allows the moisture to escape slowly so the expansion and contraction of the refractory lining doesn't cause cracks or deterioration of the brick.
• The first time you light the fireplace it may take a few minutes for the fireplace to light. Air in the gas pipe causes this. After the first time your fireplace should light immediately.
• When you light your first fire you may notice a slight odor for an hour or two. The cause of this is the "curing" of the logs and the "burn in" of internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process.
• Do not place clothing and other flammable material on or near the fireplace-
• A qualified service person should inspect the fireplace and venting system annually. You must keep the control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the fireplace clean.
• Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep the front of the appliance clear of all obstacles and materials.
• If applicable, make sure that the outside combustion air vent is open by using the proper handle or lever.
• Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid, fuels, etc. They are extremely dangerous!
• Your bricklike refractory lining in the fireplace is a masonry-type product. Be careful not to damage it by striking it with wood, tools, etc. Hairline cracks are normal and do not present a safety problem. If a separation of the brick should occur wider than 1/8 inch, replace with factory replacement panels.

Never leave your fireplace unattended while bumming. Never alter or modify your fireplace in any way. If you do it will void your manufacturer's warranty and create a safety hazard.

DO:

• Read operation and warranty manuals thoroughly before using this fireplace.
• Check the firebox's refractory for cracks and damage. Repeated heating and cooling of the firebrick refractory can cause hairline cracks. This is normal and does not damage the fireplace. If, however, a crack should become large, (1/8” or more in width) then replace the refractory.
• Have all inspections and repairs done by a qualified service technician.

DON’T:

• Do not use this fireplace if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect it and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water.
• Don't have combustible materials such as drapes, paper products, wood storage, furniture, etc., in the area in front of the fireplace. Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids nearby.
• Don't obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

DO NOT BURN WOOD IN THIS FIREPLACE. ANY ATTEMPT TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND COULD PROVE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS.

WARNING: Warn children and adults of the hazards of high surface temperature. Have them stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Carefully supervise your children when they are in the same room as the fireplace.

What to do if you smell gas…

• Do no try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch. Do not use any phone in your home.
• Extinguish any open flame.
• Immediately call your gas utility from a neighbor's phone. Follow their instructions.
• If you cannot reach the gas utility, call the fire department.

THE FOLLOWING WILL VOID YOUR FIREPLACE WARRANTY

The following actions will void your fireplace warranty. Shook & Waller Builders disclaims any responsibility for the following actions:

• Modification of the fireplace.
• Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by the fireplace manufacturer.
• Installations or operation in a manner other than as instructed in the Operating manual
• The burning of wood or any other unapproved material.
• Removal of the fixed glass door, log set and/or burner unless removed and replaced for normal maintenance.
• The use of any accessory products not approved for use in the fireplace.
• Never remove clips or spacers from damper allowing complete closure, which would result in trapped gases.