MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
PLEASE NOTE
It is normal for appliances fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and/or contraction noised during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your Empire gas fireplace to give off some odor the first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated - open all windows.
It is recommended that you burn your Empire unit for at least six (6) hours the first time you use it. If optional fan kit has been installed, place fan in the "OFF" position during this time.
IMPORTANT: Turn off gas before servicing appliance. It is recommended that a competent service technician perform these check- ups at the beginning of each heating season.
•Clean Burner and Control Compartment
Keep the control compartment, logs, and burner areas surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
Cleaning Procedure
1.Turn off pilot light at gas valve.
2.Remove glass front. (See Glass Removal)
3.Vacuum burner compartment.
4.Reinstall glass front.
5.Ignite pilot. (See Appropriate Pilot Lighting Instructions)
6.Operate the pilot burner. If it appears abnormal call a service person.
•Check Vent System
The appliance and venting system should be inspected before initial use and at least annually by a qualified field service person. Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the air flow.
Glass Cleaning
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During
General Glass Information
WARNING: Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
Only glass approved for use by the manufacturer in fireplace may be used for replacement. The glass replacement should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
WARNING:
1.The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties.
2.Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass.
3.Under no circumstances should this appliance be operated without the glass front or with a broken glass front. Replacement of the glass (with gasket) as supplied by the manufacturer should be done by a qualified service person.
4.Do not abuse the glass by striking or hitting the glass.
WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass. Do not attempt to clean glass when glass is hot.
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Glass Removal and Replacement (Figure 55)
1.Push up and outward to remove top louver.
2.Lower door assembly.
3.Release two door latches at bottom of firebox.
4.Grasp bottom of glass frame, lift glass frame upward in order to release glass frame from lip on top of firebox.
5.Align and place top of glass frame over lip on top of firebox.
6.Grasp bottom of glass frame, push inward and place glass frame onto firebox.
7.Attach two door latches onto bottom of glass frame.
8.Align and insert (4) mounting tabs on top louver with (4) slots on casing top. Push downward to lock the top louver into position.
GLASS FRAME
DOOR LATCH
Figure 55
Installation of Louvers (Figure 56)
Attention: The top louver has (4) mounting tabs. The bottom louver has
(2)clearance holes.
1.Align and insert (4) mounting tabs on top louver with (4) slots on casing top. Push downward to lock the top louver into position.
2.Align (2) clearance holes on bottom louver with (2) screw holes on casing. Attach bottom louver to casing with (2) 10 x 1/2" screws.
Figure 56
