INSPECTING BURNERS
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NOTICE: Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fine particles are burned by fireplace, causing brief patches of orange flame.
Figure 35 shows correct front burner flame pat- tern. Figure 36 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame.
If front burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 36
•turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap- pliance, page 18)
•see Troubleshooting, page 23
Figure 35 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Yellow Tipping At Top of Blue Flame
Figure 36 - Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern
Cleaning and
Maintenance
WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and cir- culating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear of dust, dirt, lint, and pet hair. Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using com- pressed air in a can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don’t follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.
1.Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
2.Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 37).
3.Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.
4.Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.
5.Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder.
Injector
Holder
Ports/Slots
Burner Tube
Primary Air
Inlet Holes
Figure 37 - Injector Holder On Outlet
Burner Tube
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