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Hearth and Home Technologies 42-B, 42H-B Maintenance and Service Tasks, Inspect Maintenance Tasks

Models: 42H-B 42-B

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B. Maintenance and Service Tasks:

Inspect

 

Maintenance Tasks

Doors, surrounds and

1.

Inspect for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.

fronts

 

 

2.

Verify no obstructions to airflow through the louvers.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Verify proper clearance to combustible household objects is maintained.

 

 

 

Glass assembly and

1.

Inspect glass panels for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.

glass

 

 

2.

Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.

 

 

3.

Verify that latches engage properly, clip studs are not stripped, and glass attachment components are intact and

 

 

operating properly. Replace as necessary.

 

4.

Clean glass using a nonabrasive cleaner such as Brasso®. Replace glass assembly if severely coated with

 

 

silicate deposits that cannot be removed.

 

 

 

Valve compartment and

1.

Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these areas. Screw tips that

firebox top

 

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 necessary.

 

 

 

Firebox

1.

Inspect for paint condition, warpage, corrosion or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.

 

2.

Replace appliance is 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.

 

 

3.

Replace rockwool with new dime-sized and shaped pieces. Do not block ports or obstruct lighting paths.

 

 

 

 

4.

Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all ports. Verify there is no ignition delay.

 

5.

Inspect for lifting or other flame problems.

 

6.

Verify air shutter is clear of dust and debris.

 

 

 

 

7.

Inspect orifice for soot, dirt or corrosion.

 

8.

Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as required.

 

 

 

 

9.

Inspect pilot flame strength. Clean or replace orifice as necessary.

 

10.

Inspect thermocouple/thermopile or IPI sensor rod for soot, corrosion and deterioration. Clean with emery cloth

 

 

or replace as required.

 

11.

Verify millivolt output. Replace as necessary.

 

 

 

Remote controls

1.

Verify operation of remote.

 

 

 

 

2.

Replace batteries in remote transmitters and battery-powered receivers.

 

3.

If appliance will not be used for a long period of time, verify batteries have been removed from battery back-up

 

 

in IPI systems to prevent premature battery failure or leaking.

 

 

 

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42H-B, 42-B specifications

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