Heat & Glo LifeStyle GEM42 manual 4Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace, Fireplace Maintenance

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4Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace

4Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace

Fireplace Maintenance

Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- ance check-up at the beginning of each heating season. See the table below for specific guidelines regarding each fireplace maintenance task.

IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE GAS BEFORE SERVICING YOUR FIREPLACE.

Replacing old ember material

Frequency: Once annually, during the checkup.

By: Qualified service technician.

Task: Brush away loose ember material near the burner. Replace old ember material with new dime-size and shape pieces. Save the remaining ember material and repeat this procedure at your next servicing. For more information, see Placing Ember Material.

Cleaning Burner and Controls Frequency: Once annually. By: Qualified service technician.

Task: Brush or vacuum the control compartment, fireplace logs and burner areas surrounding the logs.

Cleaning Flame Sensor Rod (IPI Systems)

Frequency: Annually.

By: Qualified service technician.

Task: Make a visual check of the straight flame sensor rod (see Figure 25). Use emery cloth to carefully remove any existing film or white deposits.

Checking Flame Patterns, Flame Height

Frequency: Periodically.

By: Qualified service technician/Home owner.

Task: Make a visual check of your fireplace’s flame patterns. Make sure the flames are steady - not lifting or floating. The thermopile/thermocouple tips should be covered with flame. See Figure 25.

Checking Vent System

Frequency: Before initial use and at least annually thereafter, more frequently if possible.

By: Qualified service technician/Home owner.

Task: Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to ensure that no debris is interfering with the flow of air. Inspect entire vent system for proper function.

Cleaning Glass Door

Frequency: After the first 3 to 4 hours of use. As neces- sary after initial cleaning.

By: Home owner.

Task: Remove and clean glass after the first 3 to 4 hours of use. After the initial cleaning, clean as necessary, particu- larly after adding new ember (flame colorant) material. Film deposits on the inside of the glass door should be cleaned off using a household glass cleaner. NOTE: DO NOT handle or attempt to clean the door when it is hot and DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.

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Contents Installers Guide ModelGEM42 Underwriters Laboratories ListedThis gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATIONREAD and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has beenSafety and Warning Information TABLE OF CONTENTSService Parts Lists Section 3 Installing the FireplaceGEM42 Service Parts5 Log set assembly NG, LP Exploded Parts DiagramACCESSORIES / ACCESSOIRES Service Parts List / Liste des pièces de rechangeGEM42 Intermittent Pilot Ignition Valve AssemblyHigh Altitude Installations Installation Codes1Approvals and Codes Appliance Certification2Getting Started Pre-install PreparationIntroducing the Heat & Glo Gas Fireplaces ANY SUCH ACTION MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARDHeat & Glo GEM42 371-900 Rev. N 2/05 Figure 1. Diagram of the GEM42Constructing the Fireplace Chase 3Installing the FireplaceStep 1. Locating the Fireplace Fireplace Dimensions, LocationsFigure 3. Framing Dimensions Step 2. Framing the Fireplace47-1/2” 47-3/4”DVP90ST NOTE PIPES OVERLAP 1-1/4 INCHES AT EACH JOINTA. Vent System Approvals Step 3. Installing the Vent SystemTEMS OR COMPONENTS MAY BE USED Identifying Vent ComponentsSTRAIGHT UP Pilot Shield AdjustmentFlue Restrictor Instructions VERTICAL VENTING V FT 40 MAX. 12.4 MTWO 2 90 o VENTING WITHELBOWS VENTING WITH ONE 1 90 ELBOWH FT V FTVENTING WITH THREE 3 90 ELBOWS H + H 1 FT3. Install Support Brackets B. Installing Vent ComponentsVenting Out the Top Vent 1. Attach the First Vent Component to the Starting CollarsCut a 10-inch by 12-inch 254mm X 305mm hole through the wall 4. Install FirestopsFigure 15. 10 x 12 Hole and Vent Pipe Figure 16. Heat Shield, Interior & Exterior FirestopsAttic Firestop C. Vent TerminationWARNING THE TERMINATION CAP MUST BE POSITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINT- ING UPelectrical service = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTEDnot to be installed above a gas meter/regulator assembly withinWARNING MAJOR U.S. BUILDING CODES SPECIFY MINIMUM CHIMNEY AND/OR Step 4. Positioning, Leveling and Securing the FireplaceFigure 22. Minimum Height from Roof to Lowest Discharge Opening Figure 23. Proper PositioningHeat-Out Kit Step 5. Installing the Optional Heat-Out or Heat-Zone KitsHeat-Zone Kit Step 6 The Gas Control SystemStep 8. Gas Pressure Requirements Step 7. The Gas Supply LinePressure Natural GasFigure 26. Intermittent Pilot Ignition IPI Wiring Diagram Step 9. Wiring the FireplaceIntermittent Pilot Ignition IPI Wiring 3 Volt Transformer Operation with Battery Back-upFigure 27. Fan Wiring Diagram Step 10. FinishingWARNING WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE FINISH WALL MATERIALFacing Requirements IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTEFigure 31. Facing Template Dimensions Facing Thickness from 3/4” to 1-1/4”Installing the Trim Step 11. Installing Trim, Logs and Ember MaterialFigure 34. Glass Assembly Glass Specifications GEM42 CERAMICStep 12. Before Lighting the Fireplace After the InstallationStep 13. Lighting the Fireplace Double-check for faulty components4Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace MaintenanceCleaning Flame Sensor Rod IPI Systems Frequency Annually Cleaning Glass Door
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