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Fireplace Maintenance

Although the frequency of your appliance 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. See the table below for specific guidelines regarding each fireplace maintenance task.

Maintaining

and Servicing

Your Fireplace

IMPORTANT

TURN OFF THE GAS BEFORE SERVICING

 

 

YOUR FIREPLACE.

 

 

 

 

 

Type of

 

 

 

 

Fireplace

 

 

 

Stove Maintenance Task To

Maintenance

Frequency

 

By

Be Completed

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing

Once annually,

 

Qualified

Brush away loose ember material near

Old Ember

during the

 

Service

the burner. Replace old ember

Material

annual checkup

 

Technician

material with new 10mm thin pieces

 

 

 

 

Glowing Ember (050-721). New ember

 

 

 

 

material should be placed on top of the

 

 

 

 

burner. Save the remaining ember

 

 

 

 

material and repeat this procedure at

 

 

 

 

your next servicing. For more

 

 

 

 

information, see Placing Ember

 

 

 

 

Material in the INSTALLERS GUIDE.

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning

Once annually

 

Qualified

Brush or vacuum the control

Burner

 

 

Service

compartment, and burner areas

& Controls

 

 

Technician

surrounding the logs.

 

 

 

 

 

Checking

Periodically

 

Qualified

Make a visual check of your stove’s

Flame

 

 

Service

flame patterns. Make sure the flames

Patterns,

 

 

Technician/

are steady — not lifting or floating.

Flame Height

 

 

Owner

See the picture in Figure 35. The

 

 

 

 

thermopile/thermocouple tips should be

 

 

 

 

covered with flame. See the picture in

 

 

 

 

Figure 36.

 

 

 

 

Checking

Before initial use

Qualified

Inspect the external terminal cap on a

Flue System

and at least

 

Service

regular basis to ensure that no debris is

 

annually thereafter,

Technician/

interfering with the flow of air. Inspect

 

more frequently

 

Owner

entire flue system for proper function.

 

if possible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning

After the first 3-4

Qualified

Remove and clean glass after the first

Glass Door

hours of use. As

Service

3 to 4 hours of use. After the initial

 

necessary after

 

Technician

cleaning, clean as necessary,

 

initial cleaning.

 

 

particularly after adding new ember

 

 

 

 

material. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hearth and Home Technologies SL-350TRS-CE-D manual Fireplace Maintenance, Maintaining Servicing Your Fireplace

SL-350TRS-CE-D specifications

Hearth and Home Technologies has consistently delivered innovative and efficient heating solutions, and the SL-350TRS-CE-D is yet another remarkable addition to their lineup. This contemporary gas fireplace combines advanced technology with a sleek design, making it a popular choice for modern homes seeking both aesthetics and functionality.

One of the standout features of the SL-350TRS-CE-D is its impressive heat output. With a maximum input of 35,000 BTUs, this fireplace is capable of heating up to 1,400 square feet, ensuring cozy warmth throughout your living space. The unit employs a powerful fan system that enhances heat distribution, allowing for a comfortable environment on even the coldest days.

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