INSERT MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Although the frequency of servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appliance checkup at the beginning of each heating season. Specific guidelines regarding each appliance maintenance task are listed below.
IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE GAS BEFORE SERVICING YOUR APPLIANCE.
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.
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 (standing pilot) tips should be covered with flame. See Figure 21.
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 Logs
Use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner to gently remove dust or soot deposits from logs and burner.
Cleaning Glass Door
Frequency: After the first 3 to 4 hours of use. As necessary 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. 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.
Glass Door Replacement
Do not operate the fireplace insert if the
Do not attempt to replace the ceramic glass panel. A complete replacement glass door assembly should be ordered as listed in the Parts List on page 25, if needed.
Do not use substitute materials for replacement of glass door components.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking the glass.
Do not abuse the glass door by slamming or forcing the door shut.
When installing the glass door assembly, place the top door flange over the firebox top, center left to right, then gently swing the door bottom inward and secure with the two (2) spring loaded door latches.
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