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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
ODS/Pilot and Burner
Cleaning Burner Pilot Air Inlet
Cabinet
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
CAUTION: You must check and keep burner/ venturi tubes clean of insect and insect nest. A clogged tube can lead to a fire.
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
Pilot Air Inlet
Hole
Pilot Assembly
Pilot Assembly
•Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.
CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET
Pilot Air Inlet
(Propane/LP Pilot Shown)
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear of dust, dirt, and lint. Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you
Figure 22 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry com- pressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the direc-
Burner Tube
Injector Holder
Ports/Slots
tions on the can. If you don't follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.
1.Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
2.Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.
3.Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.
4.Never insert objects into the pilot tube.
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 22). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available.
Figure 23 - Injector Holder On Burner Tube
CABINET
Air Passageways
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.
Exterior
•Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
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