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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Annually (Before the onset of the Burning Season)
MAINTENANCE TASK |
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Inspecting/Cleaning Burner, Logs |
| Qualified Service Technician | Inspect valve and ensure it is properly operating. Check piping |
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| for leaks. Vacuum the control compartment, fireplace logs and |
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| burner area. |
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Check Flame Patterns and Flame |
| Qualified Service Technician | Refer to Figure 9 |
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| pliance conforms to the picture. Flames must not impinge on |
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| the logs. Ensure flames are steady (not lifting or floating). |
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Inspecting/Cleaning Pilot and Burner |
| Qualified Service Technician | Refer to Figure 12 (SIT Millivolt) or Figure 13 (Electronic) on |
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| Page 11. Remove any surface |
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| assembly. Wipe the pilot nozzles, igniter/flame rod and hood. |
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| Ensure the pilot flame engulfs the flame sensor as shown. |
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Checking Vent System |
| Qualified Service Technician | Inspect the vent system at the top and at the base (within the |
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| firebox) for signs of blockage or obstruction. Look for any signs |
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| of dislocation or deterioration of the vent components. Note: |
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| Excessive condensation can cause corrosion of caps, pipe & |
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| fittings (excessive condensation can be caused by long lateral |
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| runs, too many elbows and/or exterior portions of the system |
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| being exposed to cold weather). Also inspect wall straps or |
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| plumbers's tape to ensure it is secure and in place. |
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Appliance Checkout |
| Qualified Service Technician | Perform the appropriate appliance checkout procedure detailed |
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| in this manual. |
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Replacing Rockwool Ember Materials |
| Homeowner/Qualified Service | Remove old ember materials (rockwool) and vacuum the ember |
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| Technician | placement area. Place new embers as described and shown in |
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| Figures 7 & 8. |
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Periodically (After the Burning Season) |
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MAINTENANCE TASK |
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Cleaning Firebox Interior |
| Homeowner | Carefully remove logs, rockwool, volcanic stone and vermiculite. |
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| Vacuum out interior of the firebox. Clean firebox walls and log |
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| grate. Replace logs, rockwool, vermiculite and volcanic stone |
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| as detailed in this manual. |
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Check Flame Patterns and Flame |
| Homeowner | Refer to Figure 9 |
Height |
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| and verify the flame pattern and height displayed by the ap- |
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| pliance conforms to the picture. Flames must not impinge on |
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| the logs. |
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Checking Vent System |
| Homeowner | Inspect the vent system at the top and at the base (within the |
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| firebox) for signs of blockage or obstruction. Look for any signs |
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| of dislocation of the vent components. |
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Cleaning Front Glass Enclosure Panel |
| Homeowner | Clean as necessary following the directions provided in this |
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| manual. Do not touch or attempt to clean glass |
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| while hot. |
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