FIREPLACE KITS
AND ACCESSORIES
750,133M
REV. B 12/2007
BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABF SERIES ALUMINUM BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS
MODELS 38ABF, 38ABF-BB AND 38ABF-BS
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.
Do not alter or modify these door assemblies or a fireplace malfunction
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
with the door handles factory mounted. There are 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
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE
IMPORTANT
• The fireplace flue damper must remain open
until fire is completely out.
These glass doors utilize tempered glass
which is designed for use with high tempera-
tures but can unexpectedly shatter. DO NOT
SIT CLOSE TO THE GLASS.
• Assure wood and embers are well within the
confinesofthegrateareaandwellawayfrom
the glass doors.
Temperedglasswillbreakintosmallparticlesif
it should shatter unexpectedly. If the glass
breaks, particles of extremely hot glass could
be discharged into the surrounding environ-
ment, thereby creating a risk of personal injury
or fire. Observation of the above operating
precautions and instructions will reduce the
risk of personal injury or fire.
• Keep wire mesh screens closed during fire-
place use.
Fully Closed
Multi-Open Systems
• Keep glass doors closed at night when retir-
ingtominimizethelossofheatedroomairup
the vent.
Figure 8
CAUTION: GLASS AND METAL FRAMES GET
HOT—ALWAYSUSEHANDLESTOOPENAND
CLOSE THE DOORS.
CAUTION: THE FRONT-OPEN FIREPLACE OR
APPLIANCE SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED
WITH THE GLASS DOORS FULLY OPEN OR
FULLY CLOSED.
Extremetemperaturechangescancausebreak-
age — do not build a hot fire and close the
doors if the doors are cold.
CLEANING
NEVERCLEANTHEGLASSWHENTHEDOORS
ARE HOT. DO NOT USE AMMONIA OR ANY
AMMONIA BASED GLASS OR HOUSEHOLD
CLEANERTOCLEANTHEGLASSORTHEDOOR
FRAME. ANAMMONIABASEDCLEANERWILL
DAMAGE THE FINISH.
If the tempered glass pane becomes scratched
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:
Remove dirt and grime from the doors using a
clean dampened towel followed by wiping with
a dry towel. To remove stubborn stains from
thedoors,useamildsoapsolutionandtowelto
gentlyscrubawaystain.Takecarenottoscratch
theglasssurface.Donotuseabrasivecleaners.
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Orange, CA 92865
Fully Open or
Fully Closed
Front-Open Systems
WARNING: DO NOT BURN TRASH,
CONSTRUCTIONSCRAPS, RAILROAD
TIES, OR OTHER HIGHLY-FLAM-
MABLEMATERIALINTHEFIREPLACE.
INTENSE HEAT CAN CAUSE THE
GLASS TO LOSE STRENGTH AND RE-
SILIENCE WHICH WILL RESULT IN
GLASS BREAKAGE.
Figure 7
CAUTION: THE CST-38 AND CPF-38 FIRE-
PLACES MUST BE OPERATED WITH THE
GLASS DOORS FULLY CLOSED.
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE
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.
Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 by LHP
1110 West Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
P/N 750,133M REV. B 12/2007
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