Venting
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses.
•Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris, etc.
•Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construc- tion (building additions, decks, fences, or sheds). See Section 6.
•Inspect for corrosion or separation.
•Verify weather stripping, sealing and fl ashing remains intact.
•Inspect draft shield to verify it is not damaged or missing.
B.Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualifi ed ser- vice technician.
Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualifi ed Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable work surface.
•Inspect gasket seal and its condition.
•Inspect fixed glass assembly for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
•Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
•Verify that fi xed glass assembly is properly retained and attachment components are intact and not damaged. Replace as necessary.
Logs
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualifi ed Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves.
•Inspect for damaged or missing logs. Replace as neces- sary. Refer to Section 14 for log placement instructions.
•Verify correct log placement and no fl ame impingement causing sooting. Correct as necessary.
Firebox
Frequency: Annually
By: Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, sandpaper, steel wool, cloths, mineral spirits, primer and
•Inspect for paint condition, warped surfaces, corrosion or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.
•Replace appliance if fi rebox has been perforated.
Surface cracking or crazing of fi rebrick material is normal and expected. The following types of cracks are acceptable and do not require replacement of the unit or the fi rebox:
•Cracks that do not propagate entirely through the material.
•Light fracture lines or
•Cracks that are less than 1/32 in. wide and less than 3 in. long.
•If cosmetically unacceptable, such cracks may be repaired with the
Cracks that are unacceptable:
•Cracks greater than 1/32 in. wide and 3 in. long are at risk of growing.
•Cracks that penetrate entirely through the firebrick material.
Inspection for cracking should be run when the appliance is cool. Cracks tend to close as the appliance heats up.
Control Compartment and Firebox Top
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualifi ed Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, dust cloths
•Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these areas. Screw tips that have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should be avoided.
•Remove all foreign objects.
•Verify unobstructed air circulation.
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