11 Maintaining and Servicing the Fireplace
Although the frequency of fireplace servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualified service technician should perform an fireplace
Debris from any outside source and/or soot must be removed from the fieplace. Allow logs to cool, remove if necessary, vacuum and replace in accordance with instructions on pages
WARNING
Risk of injury or property damage
Before servicing:
•Turn off gas.
•Disable remote control, if one is present.
•Ensure fireplace is completely cooled.
After Servicing:
•Replace any screen or barrier that was removed.
•Reseal and reinstall any venting removed for servicing.
WARNING
Annual inspection by qualified technician recommended.
Check:
•Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts.
•Condition of glass, glass assembly.
•Obstructions of combustion and ventilation air.
•Condition of logs.
•Condition of firebox.
•Burner ignition and operation.
•Burner air shutter adjustment.
•Gas connections and fittings.
Clean:
•Glass.
•Air passageways, grilles, control compartment.
•Burner, burner ports.
Risk of:
•Fire
•Delayed ignition or explosion
•Exposure to combustion fumes
•Odors
CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
Note: Clean glass after initial
When cleaning glass door:
•Avoid striking, scratching or slamming doors.
•Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
•Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.
•Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
•Turn off fireplace after
•Remove and clean glass assembly.
•Replace glass assembly and operate fireplace for an additional 12 hours.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
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