MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1)Always turn the gas valve to the off posi- tion before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a year.
When cleaning the logs, use a clean soft paint brush as the logs are fragile and easily damaged.
2)Clean (never when unit is hot) appliance, door and louvers with a damp cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner.The optional finish- es on louvers and doors may be scratched if abrasives are used to clean them. The heater is fi nished in a heat resistant paint and should only be refi nished with heat resistant paint (not with wall paint). FPI uses StoveBrite Paint - Metallic Black #6309.
3)Make a periodic check of the burner for proper position and condition. Visually check the fl ame of the burner periodically, making sure the fl ames are steady: not lifting or fl oating. If there is a problem, call a qualifi ed service person.
4)The appliance and venting system must be inspected before use, and at least annually, by a qualifi ed fi eld service person, to ensure that the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed.
During the annual service call, the burners should be removed and cleaned from the burner tray.
5)Keep the area near the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapours and liquids.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAM- MABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
6)Each time the appliance is lit, it may cause condensation and fog the glass. This condensation and fog is normal and will disappear in a few minutes as the glass heats up.
Never operate the appliance without the glass properly secured in place or with the door open.
7)Donotusethisapplianceifanyparthasbeen under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace nay part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
8)Periodically check the pilot fl ames. Correct flamepatternhasthreestrongblueflames:1 fl owing around the thermopile and 1 around the thermocouple, and 1 fl owing across the front of the burner.
Note: Ifyouhaveanincorrectflamepattern, contact your FPI dealer for further instructions.
GENERAL VENT
MAINTENANCE
Conduct an inspection of the venting system
1)Check the Venting System for corrosion in areas that are exposed to the elements. These will appear as rust spots or streaks, and in extreme cases, holes. These com- ponents should be replaced immediately.
2)Remove the Termination Cap, and shine a fl ashlight down the Vent. Remove any bird nests, or other foreign material.
3)Checkforevidencesofexcessivecondensa- tion, such as water droplets forming in the innerliner,andsubsequentlydrippingoutthe joints. Continuous condensation can cause corrosion of caps, pipe, and fi ttings. It may be caused by having excessive lateral runs, too many elbows, and exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold weather.
4)Inspect joints to verify that no pipe sections or fi ttings have been disturbed, and conse- quently loosened. Also check mechanical supports such as Wall Straps, or plumbers' tape for rigidity.
LOG REPLACEMENT
The unit should never be used with broken logs. Turn off the gas valve and allow the unit to cool before opening door to carefully remove the logs. The pilot light generates enough heat to burn someone. If for any reason a log should need replacement, you must use the proper replacement log. The position of these logs must be as shown in the diagram under Log Installation.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNSORCLOTHINGIGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION: ANYSAFETYSCREEN OR GUARD REMOVED FOR SERVICING AN APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
Front Burner Tube
Top view of pilot flame
Incorrect fl ame pattern will have small, probably yellow fl ames, not coming into proper contact with the rear of the burner or thermopile.
Front Burner Tube
Top View of pilot flame
NOTE: Improper positioning of logs may create carbon
GLASS GASKET
If the glass gasket requires replacement use a tadpole gasket for the Flush Front (Part #
STEEL OR GOLD TRIM
The steel or 24 carat gold plated fi nish on the louvers requires little maintenance, and need only be cleaned with a damp cloth. DO NOT use abrasive materials or chemical cleaners, as they may harm the fi nish and void the warranty.
Clean any fingerprints off before turning the unit on. If the top louvers start to discolour, check the door gasket seal and replace if necessary.
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