Heat & Glo LifeStyle DAKOTA 42H owner manual Maintaining and Servicing the Appliance

Models: DAKOTA 42H DAKOTA 42

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12 Maintaining and Servicing the Appliance

Although the frequency of appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualifi ed service technician should perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating season.

WARNING

Risk of injury or property damage

Before servicing:

Turn off gas.

Turn off electricity to appliance.

Disable remote control, if one is present.

Ensure appliance is completely cooled.

After Servicing:

Replace any screen or barrier that was removed.

Reseal and reinstall any venting removed for servicing.

WARNING

Annual inspection by qualified technician recommended.

Check:

Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts.

Condition of glass, glass assembly and glass seal.

Obstructions of combustion and ventilation air.

Condition of logs.

Condition of fi rebox.

Burner ignition and operation.

Burner air shutter adjustment.

Gas connections and fi ttings.

Obstructions of termination cap.

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 fi lm.

Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.

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

Remove and clean glass assembly.

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

Refer to maintenance instructions.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Explosion Risk

Inspect external vent cap regularly.

Ensure no debris blocks cap.

Combustible materials blocking cap may ignite.

Restricted air flow affects burner operation.

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Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle DAKOTA 42H owner manual Maintaining and Servicing the Appliance