4.0MAINTENANCE
4.1Maintenance safety
Turn off the gas to the main burner and allow the heater to cool for up to 30 minutes before servicing.
Service and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service technician. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is important that the access door compartment, burner, and circulating air passageways be kept clean to provide for adequate combustion and ventilation airflow. Do not substitute materials or use components other than factory supplied.
4.2 Recommended service
1.Examine the venting system periodically.
2.Visually check the burner and pilot flames occasionally. Visually inspect height and color of flames.
3.Clean the glass as needed.
4.Have the appliance inspected annually by a professional service technician.
5.Clean the appliance regularly.
NOTE: Safety screens removed for service must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
Annual service: An annual service call should take between 1 – 2 hours. Start by disassembling the unit; take off the glass and remove all the logs, embers, burner, and fan. A small toothbrush is a handy tool for cleaning the fan. Loosen all the debris on the fan blades and vacuum it off. Vacuum the whole firebox and all the air passages. Clean the burner, pilot orifice, main orifice, logs, etc. After everything is clean, check all the connections and the chassis ground and reassemble. Fire up the unit and check the electrical readings of the thermopile/thermocouple. Clean the glass. Check the gas pressure. Check the draft (the venting system should also be checked).
4.3 Glass cleaning
The inside of the glass may require periodic cleaning to remove deposits left from impurities in the gas and combustion air. For best results, use a gas fireplace glass cleaner. A suitable cleaner is available from your dealer. Avoid the use of ammonia based cleaners such as Windex®. Do not clean while hot. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Make sure you clean off the white film on the fireplace glass as soon as possible – otherwise the glass may deteriorate.
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