10 Maintaining and Servicing the Fireplace

Although the frequency of fireplace servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualified service technician should perform an fireplace check-up annually.

Debris from any outside source and/or soot must be removed from the fireplace. Allow logs to cool, remove if necessary, vacuum and replace in accordance with instructions on pages 13-16. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

WARNING

Risk of injury or property damage

Before servicing:

Turn off gas.

Disable remote control.

Ensure fireplace is completely cooled.

Remove door lock screw.

After Servicing:

Replace door lock screw.

WARNING

Annual inspection by qualified technician recommended.

Check:

Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts.

Condition of glass, glass assembly.

Obstructions of combustion and ventilation air.

Condition of logs.

Condition of firebox.

Burner ignition and operation.

Burner air shutter adjustment.

Gas connections and fittings.

Clean:

Glass.

Air passageways, grilles, control compartment.

Burner, burner ports.

Risk of:

Fire

Delayed ignition or explosion

Exposure to combustion fumes

Odors

CAUTION

Handle glass assembly with care.

Note: Clean glass after initial 3-4 hours operation. Longer operation without cleaning glass may cause a permanent white film on glass.

When cleaning glass door:

Avoid striking, scratching or slamming doors.

Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.

Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.

Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.

Turn off fireplace after 3-4 hours of operation and ALLOW TO COOL.

Remove and clean glass assembly.

Replace glass assembly and operate fireplace for an additional 12 hours.

Refer to maintenance instructions.

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle DAKOTA-AU Maintaining and Servicing the Fireplace, Risk of injury or property damage Before servicing

DAKOTA-AU specifications

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