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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Glass Door
Pilot and Burners
Logs
Venting System
INSPECTING BURNERS
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or floating. Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions.
If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly, the flames will lift or "ghost". This can be dangerous. Inspect the flames after installa- tion to ensure proper installation and performance.
Figure 56 shows a typical flame pattern.
If burner flame pattern differs from that described:
•turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 25)
•see Troubleshooting, pages 29 through 31
Figure 56 - Typical Flame Pattern
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
GLASS DOOR
WARNING: Handle glass door panel with care. Do not strike, slam, or otherwise abuse glass. Do not operate fireplacewiththeglassdoorremoved,cracked,orbroken.
WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners as this may damage glass. Use a nonabrasive household glass cleaner to clean glass. Do not clean glass when hot.
Glass must be cleaned periodically. During
each heating season, depending on the usage and circumstances present. Refer to Removing/Replacing Glass Door on page 22 of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning.
WARNING: Only parts supplied by the manufac- turer should be used when replacing broken or dam- aged glass door panel (see Replacement Parts, page 36). This glass door panel is a complete unit. No substitute materials may be used.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass.
If glass has been broken, carefully remove glass door (see Remov- ing/Replacing Glass Door, page 22). Vacuum all glass pieces with a shop vac.
CAUTION: Do not vacuum if pieces are hot.
Use only the tempered glass door replacement intended for this fireplace (see Replacement Parts, page 34 for detail on ordering). No substitutions may be made. See Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 22 for instructions for replacing glass door.
WARNING: Do not operate fireplace with the glass door removed, cracked, or broken.
PILOT AND BURNERS
•Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete.
•Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt, or lint.
•Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove excess dust, dirt, or lint.
LOGS
•If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing Embers, pages 23 and 24, to properly replace logs.
•Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs.
•Replace log(s) if broken. See Replacement Parts on page 34.
•Replace ember material periodically as needed. See Replace- ment Parts on page 34.
VENTING SYSTEM
Conductannualinspectionoftheventingsystemfollowingtheseguidelines:
1.Check areas of venting system that are exposed to the weather for corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). Have these items replaced immediately by a qualified service person.
2.Remove the vent cap and shine a flashlight into the vent. Re- move any foreign material.
3.Check for evidence of excessive condensation. Continuous con- densation can cause corrosion of caps, pipes, and fittings and can be caused by having excessive lateral runs, too many elbows, or exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold weather.
4.Inspect joints to verify that no pipe section or fitting has been disturbed and loosened. Check mechanical supports such as wall straps for rigidity.
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