Maintenance Schedule

Annually (Before the onset of the Burning Season)

Maintenance Task

Accomplishing Person

Procedure

 

 

 

Inspecting/Cleaning Burner, Logs

Qualified Service Technician

Inspect valve and ensure it is properly operat-

and Controls

 

ing. Check piping for leaks. Vacuum the

 

 

control compartment, fireplace logs and burner

 

 

area.

 

 

 

Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height

Qualified Service Technician

Refer to Figure 9 and verify the flame pattern

 

 

and height displayed by the appliance con-

 

 

forms to the picture. Flames must not impinge

 

 

on the logs.

 

 

 

Inspecting/Cleaning Pilot and Burner

Qualified Service Technician

Refer to Figure 8. Remove any surface build-

 

 

up on pilot and burner assembly. Wipe the

 

 

pilot nozzles, ignitor/flame rod and hood. En-

 

 

sure the pilot flame engulfs the flame sensor as

 

 

shown.

 

 

 

Checking Vent System

Qualified Service Technician

Inspect the vent system at the top and at the

 

 

base (within the firebox) for signs of blockage

 

 

or obstruction. Look for any signs of disloca-

 

 

tion of the vent components.

 

 

 

Appliance Checkout

Qualified Service Technician

Perform the appropriate appliance checkout

 

 

procedure detailed in this manual.

 

 

 

Periodically (After the Burning Season)

Maintenance Task

Accomplishing Person

Procedure

 

 

 

Cleaning Firebox Interior

Homeowner

Carefully remove logs and volcanic stone if

 

 

used. Vacuum out interior of the firebox.

 

 

Clean firebox walls and log grate. Replace

 

 

logs and volcanic stone as detailed in this

 

 

manual.

 

 

 

Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height

Homeowner

Refer to Figure 9 and verify the flame pattern

 

 

and height displayed by the appliance con-

 

 

forms to the picture. Flames must not impinge

 

 

on the logs.

 

 

 

Checking Vent System

Homeowner

Inspect the vent system at the top and at the

 

 

base (within the firebox) for signs of blockage

 

 

or obstruction. Look for any signs of disloca-

 

 

tion of the vent components.

 

 

 

Cleaning Optional Glass Doors

Homeowner

Clean as necessary following the directions

 

 

provided in this manual. DO NOT TOUCH OR

 

 

ATTEMPT TO CLEAN DOORS WHILE THEY

 

 

ARE HOT.

 

 

 

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