A Maintenance Tasks
Inspect |
| Maintenance Tasks |
Doors | 1. | Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary. |
| 2. | Verify no obstructions to air flow. |
| 3. | Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects. |
Gasket Seal, Glass | 1. | Inspect gasket seal and its condition. |
Assembly and Glass | 2. | Inspect glass for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat. |
| 3. | Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame, Replace as necessary. |
| 4. | Verify that latches engage properly and glass attachment components are intact and operat- |
| ing properly. Replace as necessary. | |
| 5. | Clean glass. Replace glass assembly if severely coated with silicate deposits that cannot be |
| removed. | |
Valve Compartment | 1. | Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these |
and Firebox Top | areas. Screw tips that have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should be avoided. | |
| 2. | Remove any foreign objects. |
| 3. | Verify unobstructed air circulation. |
Logs | 1. | Inspect for broken, damaged, or missing logs. Replace as necessary. |
| 2. | Verify correct log placement and no flame impingement causing sooting. Correct as neces- |
| sary. | |
Firebox | 1. | Inspect for paint condition, warpage, corrosion or perforation. Sand and repaint as neces- |
| sary. | |
| 2. | Replace appliance if firebox has been perforated. |
Burner Ignition and | 1. | Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot or igniter. |
Operation | 2. | Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion or deterioration. Replace burner if |
| necessary. USE CAUTION WHEN CLEANING/HANDLING CERAMIC BURNER. | |
| 3. | Replace ember material with new |
| lighting paths. | |
| 4. | Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all ports. Verify there is no ignition delay. |
| 5. | Inspect for lifting and other flame problems. |
| 6. | Inspect orifice for soot, dirt or corrosion. |
| 7. | Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as required. |
| 8. | Inspect pilot flame strength. Clean or replace orifice as necessary. |
| 9. | Inspect thermocouple/thermopile sensor rod for soot, corrosion and deterioration. Clean with |
| emery cloth or replace as required. | |
| 10. Verify millivolt output. Replace as necessary. | |
Venting | 1. | Inspect venting for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests, leaves, etc. |
| 2. | Confirm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants, etc. |
| 3. | Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions, decks, |
| fences or sheds) has been maintained. | |
| 4. | Inspect for corrosion or separation. |
| 5. | Verify weather stripping, sealing and flashing remains intact. |
Remote Controls | 1. | Verify operation of remote. |
| 2. | Replace batteries in remote transmitters and |
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