Hearth and Home Technologies CARDOG42I Maintenance and Service Tasks, Inspect Maintenance Tasks

A. Maintenance and Service Tasks:

Inspect		Maintenance Tasks
Doors and surrounds	1	Inspect for scratches and nicks that can lead to rust when exposed to weather
	2	Wipe face and finish material. Use a degreaser to remove soot buildup, if necessary.
Valve compartment	1	Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these areas. Screw tips that
		have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should be avoided.
	2	Remove any foreign objects.
	3	Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Logs	1	Inspect for broken, damaged or missing logs. Replace as necessary.
	2	Logs will accumulate soot. Periodically brush soot from the logs with a paint brush or vacuum.
Firebox	1	Inspect for paint condition, warping, corrosion or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.
	2	Replace appliance if firebox has been perforated.
	3	Check caulking around gas line and pilot assembly and replace as necessary to prevent water infiltrating the
		appliance.
Burner ignition and	1	Verify burner is properly secured to firebox bottom.
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	2	Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion or deterioration.
	3	Verify air shutter is clear of dust and debris.
	4	Inspect orifice for soot, dirt or corrosion.
	5	Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as required.
	6	Inspect pilot flame strength. Clean or replace orifice as necessary.
	7	Inspect thermocouple/thermopile or IPI sensor rod for soot, corrosion and deterioration. Clean with emery cloth or
		replace as required.
Remote controls	1	Verify operation of remote.
	2	Replace batteries in remote transmitters.
	3	If appliance will not be used for a long period of time, verify batteries have been removed from battery back-up in
		IPI systems to prevent premature battery failure or leaking.

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