Hearth Craft Rainbow User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before starting installation. Failure to
follow these installation instructions as detailed may result in a possible fire
hazard and will void the warranty.
For proper use and care of your fireplace, please follow the guidelines below:
• Always use a grate for fires.
• Make sure the front of the grate is at least 6” back from the door .
• Keep combustibles away from front of the door.
• Do not clean glass doors while they are hot.
• When burning fire, the doors and the chimney damper must be fully open
and the mesh curtain fully closed.
• Install and use only after consulting with local building and fire
regulations, and in accordance with the installation and operating
instructions provided.
• Inspect and clean chimney regularly.
R A I N B O W
THE ORIGINAL 180° FULL FOLD, INSIDE FIT,
ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACE DOOR
A Division of BottomLine Management, Inc.
1410 Johnson Lane,
Clarksville, IN 47129
www.hearthcraft.com
MADE IN USA BY

REFERENCE INFORMATION
Unless you have an alternative filing system, we recommend that you staple your receipt
to this page, and keep these instructions in a safe place. It is also a good idea to fill out
the fields below for your future reference:
This door was purchased from:
➣Name:______________________________________________________________
➣Address: ____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
➣Phone No: __________________________________________________________
➣Purchase Date:_______________________________________________________
It is a "RAINBOW" in profile: o68 (most common) o89
The glass is: oClear oBronze oGray
The color of the frame is: ___________________________________________________
The color of the trim around the glass is:_______________________________________
It is installed on a prefabricated fireplace made by ____________, Model # ____________
The Opening Dimensions of my prefabricated firebox is: Width _______ Height_______
The Outside Finished Dimensions of my RAINBOW is: Width_______ Height_______
Your Notes & Remarks:

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read before installing your enclosure
ACID HEARTH: Newly constructed fireplaces are cleaned with acid to remove extra mortar .
Unless removed, the acid will crystallize in the brick pores and emit gas which may damage the
finish on the fireplace fixtures or other nearby metal objects. “Acid Hearth” damages brass, steel
and iron. This condition can prevail for a year or longer unless corrected. Consult your mason for
correction.
The following suggestion, while not a guaranteed remedy, may aid in correcting this condition.
1. Saturate the hearth area with a solution of household ammonia or hearth cleaner . Use care
to avoid contact with adjacent carpet, floor, etc.
2. Rinse thoroughly with warm water or hot water.
3. Rinse several times with cool water to remove all ammonia.
4. Allow hearth area to dry and seal with a hearth sealer .
FIXTURES DAMAGED BY “ACID HEARTH” ARE NOT CONSIDERED
MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND THEREFORE WILL VOID WARRANTY
ASH DISPOSAL: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
CREOSOTE-FORMATION & NEED FOR REMOVAL: When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the
heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
MAINTENANCE: Your glass enclosure is built to require very little maintenance. It is suggested,
however, that you perform the following procedures as required to maintain the original attractive
appearance of the glass enclosure.
• Care of Glass: The glass in the doors has been specifically treated for use with fireplaces.
This glass is eight times stronger than conventional plate glass, but it is possible to break
the glass through abuse by overheating it, or by blocking any of the air intakes The glass
can be cleaned when completely cooled with most household cleaners.
• Care of Frame: Your enclosure is covered with a durable anodized finish to prevent
peeling, chipping and scratching. DO NOT POLISH THE FINISH. When cleaning is
required, use a mild liquid detergent and a soft cloth. DO NOT USE an acid base or
abrasive cleaner.
• Replacement Parts: Use only specified replacement parts available from your dealer . Do
not use substitute parts.

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WHAT IS IN THE BOX !
• Your Fireplace Door (also referred to as a Fireplace Glass Enclosure)
Figure A. This Door consists of a “Frame” (Fig A-1) and a “Door-Set”
(Fig. A-2).
• A Mounting Kit. We have provided the hardware you may need for the
most common mounting options we can envision.
The Mounting kit consists of the following parts:
• #8 X 2” SMS R-Bow, Fig. B, Qty. 5 (Part No. 42-60145).
•• Fig B

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STANDARD MOUNTING
1. Please note the protective film on the door . This is to prevent scratching. Do not
peel off at this time.
2. Some fireboxes have a screen rail, and/or screen retaining clips, and it may be
necessary to remove them. See Figure I
3. Remove the door from the box, and place into the opening of the firebox (finished
side facing you), and align in position where it is to be installed. Make sure once
set in place, it is level and plumb. W e recommend you use a level to do this.
4. There are predrilled holes on the frame of the door , one in the middle of the top bar ,
and two on each upright.
5. Mark the above holes (#1 through #5) to be drilled as illustrated in Fig. II.
6. Remove the door from the opening, and using a 3/32” drill bit, drill the firebox
where you had just marked for holes #1 through # 5.
7. Carefully remove the protective film from the door frame.
8. Place the door back into the firebox opening and align the holes on the door frame,
with the ones you just drilled.
9. Use the #8 X 2” screws (Fig B) and fasten the door frame to the firebox.
10.Peel off any remaining protective film, and make sure you have removed all
packing materials.
Fig I
Fig II

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Adjusting the Door-Set: Sometimes due to
vibrations during transportation, or as a result of
handling, the door-set may get out of adjustment. To
Adjust the door-set, first make sure the frame is plum
in the fireplace. Once you have established that, look
at the trim around the glass. This is the most likely
place where an adjustment may be needed. The
glass may have shifted causing a gap between the
end of the glass and the end caps, or it may have
moved from side to side. Using a rubber mallet,
gently tap the end caps until they are against the
glass or tap the glass until it is centered with the cap.
Again, these end caps and the glass may be tapped
into position. DO NOT USE A METAL FACED
HAMMER or any other hard object which may cause
you to inadvertently dent or ding the caps, or chip
the glass. You are looking for a 1/8” gap between the
two center pieces of glass and a 1/16” gap (or less)
between the two pieces of glass on each half of the
door-set, and you should end up with about a 3/16”
to 1/4” gap between the two outer panels of glass
and the frame. Once the above procedure is done,
and the door-set still needs adjustment, or alignment,
then slightly loosen frame hinge screw on top and
bottom (Fig VI), adjust the door-set left to right or
front to back as required, and tighten screws firmly.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Removing the Door-Set: If for some reason you need to remove the door-set, it is
recommended that you call your installer. If it is not possible, or you want to do it yourself,
then please follow the procedures outlined below:
a. Open the door-set to the full fold position (all the way opened, and folded against
the frame).
b. Remove the 2 screws in the lower hinge (Fig VII).
c. Remove the 2 screws in the top hinge (Fig VII).
d. Lean the door-set forward to remove.
e. Repeat for the other side.
Adjusting the Door Frame: There are 4 AMS corner brackets on the back of the frame
(Fig III Page 4). These brackets have been factory tightened. However, it is possible that
during transportation, and handling, they may loosen, and create a separation at the miter .
Make sure all four mitered corners are properly aligned. To adjust alignment use a 1/4” flat
head screwdriver, and loosen the 2 screws in the AMS bracket. Align the miter and firmly
re-tighten the screws. Repeat this on the other corners if necessary .
Fig VI
Fig VII

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted by the manufacturer to the original retail buyer for
one (1) year from date of purchase against defects in materials and
workmanship. This includes any implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose which are also limited in duration to one (1)
year from the original purchase of this product.
This warranty covers only parts, and applies only to products purchased for
consumer use. This warranty does not apply to color changes in the finish
resulting from contact with flames or burning embers and does not cover
damages which occur in transit or result from alteration, accident, misuse,
abuse, acid hearth or improper installation. The manufacturer shall not be
liable for consequential or indirect damages which are caused by defects in
its repair and replacement.
If this product does not conform to this warranty contact your dealer . Proof of
the original purchase will be required.
This warranty give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state.
HC PN 42-00043 090102
1410 Johnson Lane,
Clarksville, IN 47129
www.hearthcraft.com
A Division of BottomLine Management, Inc.