Stoves and furnaces – Grates – Agitating
Patent
1982-12-21
1985-04-02
Scott, Samuel
Stoves and furnaces
Grates
Agitating
126138, 126202, 126197, 126286, 126288, 49366, 49395, F24C 1504
Patent
active
045080984
ABSTRACT:
A fireplace cap includes a pair of hinged doors supported by a rectangular framework of first and second side rails, a header section, and a damper section. The components forming the framework are formed with flanges positioned at the rear of the cap for reinforcing purposes and to act as heat exchangers, picking up heat from a fire within the fire box of the fireplace. This cap can be easily custom fit to fireplaces having fire boxes of various sizes by selecting appropriate components for the framework. A top piece mounted to the header section may serve as a cooking surface. The doors may include optional glass plates supported for easy removal by angle members mounted to the back side of the doors. A latching mechanism, including eccentrically mounted latching arms, holds the doors tightly closed when latched. The top piece and side rails define sealing material receiving pockets and include retainers for holding sealing material to seal the cap against the front of the fireplace. Adjustable damper controls, together with an external lever actuated control for the existing damper of the fireplace, are utilized to control the flow of combustion air into the fire box. A removable key or handle is provided for the latching mechanism so that it may be stored in a cool location or out of the reach of children for safety purposes.
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Brochure: The Welenco Fireplace Insert/Heat Exchanger.
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Flanigan Allen J.
Scott Samuel
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