3 Maintenance and Service
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
When properly maintained, your fireplace will give you many years of
A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service technician only. The fireplace should be inspect- ed before use and at least annually by a professional service person.
The following tasks may be performed annually by the homeowner. If you are uncomfortable performing any of the listed tasks, please call your dealer for a service ap- pointment.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to lint from carpeting or other factors. Control compartment, burner and circulating air passageway of the fireplace must be kept clean.
Figure 3.1 “L” Plates
“L” Plates
Bolts
(4 holding each “L” plate)
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The fireplace should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
Glass Cleaning
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Protective gloves, glass cleaner, drop cloth and a stable work surface.
CAUTION! Handle fixed glass assembly with care. Glass is breakable.
•Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
•Avoid abrasive cleaners
•DO NOT clean glass while it is hot
•Prepare a work area large enough to accommodate fixed glass assembly and door frame by placing a drop cloth on a flat, stable surface.
Note: Fixed glass assembly and gasketing may have residue that can stain carpeting or floor surfaces.
•Remove the “L” plates from the fireplace by removing the bolts holding them in place (refer to Figure 3.1).
-The “L” plates are interchangeable diagonally from corner to corner, but not from top to bottom or side to side.
-Lay aside.
•Pull the spring clips (located at the top inside of the inner frame) towards the center of the frame, rotate the top of the frame out of the fireplace. See Figure 3.2.
•Lift the inner frame until the bottom tabs come out of the slots on the bottom flange of the outer frame. Lay aside.
Spring 
Clip
Inner 
Frame
Figure 3.2 Inner Frame (shown from the back side)
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