Care and Maintenance
Maintenance
Repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician. The appliance should be inspected annually by a qualified service agency.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passage ways of the appliance be kept clean.
When the appliance has cooled off, gain access by removing the front panel, combustion chamber glass panel, and ceramic logs. Refer to the Parts List and the sections Cleaning Combustion Chamber Glass and Final Assembly for disassembly / assembly instructions. Vacuum, use pressurized air, and then vacuum again to remove dust from the burners, compartments, and convection fan.
Any filter or guard removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
The vent should be inspected annually for blockages or damage.
Motors are permanently lubricated and do not need periodic lubrication. Keep fan and motor free of dust and dirt by cleaning annually.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
Filters
This appliance has two filters which are behind the louvers on either side of the heater. The louvers are hinged to allow access to the filters.
Dirty filters reduce the air flow and the appliance’s
ability to produce heat. The filters should be cleaned once a week during the heating season. If the filters become blocked the blockage indicator will flash red. The filters should be cleaned whenever the blockage indicator flashes red. If not cleaned the appliance may turn off and display fault code 14 (overheat) on the control panel display.
To clean the filters, the appliance should be OFF and cool. Open the louver by pushing inward and releasing. Slide the filter upwards until the bottom tab clears the lower retaining slot. Then slide the filter down and away to remove. Clean the filter using a soft dry cloth or vacuum.
Visual Inspection of Flame
Check that the pilot and burner flames are operating normally.
If flames appear either very short or very long and streaky or are producing smoke or soot deposits then there may be a problem with the appliance or gas supply.
The appliance should not be used if you suspect there is a problem. Call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance.
The burners are designed to produce two rows of yellow flame but not smoke or soot.
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