SECTION VIII
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE / PARTS REPLACEMENT
Check Chimney
A.The chimney should be cleaned as necessary to remove creosote, soot, leaves, birds’ nests, etc. (Refer to Page 27, #5 Creosote Formation.)
B.A neglected chimney can eventually cause a draw restriction or can ignite and burn hot enough to cause damage to the chimney.
C.For proper inspection the chimney should be cleaned.
D.A chimney cap should be installed to prevent moisture from entering chimney, to prevent sparks and burning materials from escaping chimney, and to keep birds and foreign materials from entering.
NOTE: Some areas may require an approved spark arrestor.
CLEANING THE HEATER
A.The heater should not be cleaned with any type of detergent as most all detergents have an oil base and cannot be painted over.
B.The heater should be lightly sanded with fine sandpaper or steel wool, then repainted or touched up with high temperature paint.
C.If the heater is located in a moist or damp location, check thoroughly for signs of condensation during times when the heater is not in use.
D.When the heating season is over, the heater should be cleaned out completely with a wire brush or cloth to help eliminate ash and burned wood smell.
CARE OF GLASS DOOR: The glass door on your heater permits you to enjoy the beauty of the fire while retaining the efficiency of your heater. Although the brand of glass used in the heater door has well established and recognized heat resistant and strength characteristics, it can be broken through improper care. To achieve the maximum utility and safety of your glass door, we advise that you observe the following use and safety tips:
1.Inspect the glass regularly for cracks or breaks. If you detect a crack or break extinguish the fire immediately and return the door to your dealer for glass replacement before further use.
2.Do not slam heater door or otherwise impact the glass. When closing door, make sure that no logs or other objects protrude to impact against the glass.
3.Do not clean the glass with materials which may scratch it (such as steel wool) or otherwise damage the glass. Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or breaks.
The glass can be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner, providing it does not contain abrasives. A
CATALYTIC INSPECTION
Catalytic combustors should be visually inspected at least three times during the heating season to determine if physical degradation has occurred.
Preferred Inspection Method: The easiest method to determine the condition of the catalysts is to observe the glow of the catalyst after ignition
