Desa (V) CB36(N, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Gass Door
Pilot and Burners
Logs
Venting System
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Handle glass door panel with care. Do
not strike, slam, or otherwise abuse glass. Do not
operate fi replace with the glass door removed,
cracked, or broken.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners,
and circulating air passages of fi replace clean.
Inspect these areas of fi replace before each use.
Have fi replace inspected yearly by a qualifi ed service
person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding mate
rial, pet hair, etc.
GLASS DOOR
WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners as this
may damage glass. Use a nonabrasive household glass
cleaner to clean glass. Do not clean glass when hot.
Glass must be cleaned periodically. During start-up it is normal for
condensation to form on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust, and
other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. During initial
start-up a slight fi lm may form on the glass due to paint curing. The
glass should be cleaned several times with a non-ammonia, non-
abrasive household cleaner and warm water after the fi rst two weeks
of operation. Thereafter, clean the glass two or three times during
each heating season, depending on the usage and circumstances
present. Refer to
Removing/Replacing Glass Door
, on page 14 of this
manual when removing glass door for cleaning.
WARNING: Only parts supplied by the manufac-
turer should be used when replacing broken or dam-
aged glass door panel (see Replacement Parts, page
26). This glass door panel is a complete unit. No
substitute materials may be used.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while
handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if
glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass.
If glass has been broken, carefully remove glass door (see Remov-
ing/Replaceing Glass Door , page 14). Vacuum all glass pieces with
a shop vac.
WARNING: Turn off fi replace and let cool before
cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not vacumm if pieces are hot.
WARNING: Do not block required air openings
around glass or louver panels. Ventilated compart-
ments should be inspected and vacummed at least
once a year to prevent blockage prior to operation.
Use only the tempered glass door replacement intended for this
fi replace (see Replacement Parts, page 26 for detail on ordering).
No substitutions may be made. See
Removing/Replacing Glass
Door
, on page 14 for instructions for replaceing glass door.
PILOT AND BURNERS
• Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace
• Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to
remove dust. dirt, or lint.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove
excess dust, dirt, or lint.
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs and
Glowing Embers , page 15, to properly replace logs.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken. See Replacement Parts on page 26.
• Replace ember material periodically as needed. See Replace-
ment Parts on page 26.
VENTING SYSTEM
Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these
guidlines:
1. Check areas of venting system that are exposed to the weather
corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). Have
these items replaced immediately by a qualifi ed service person.
2. Remove the vent cap and shine a fl ashlight ito vent. Re-
move any foreign material.
3. Check for evidence of excessive condensation. Continuous
condensation can cause corrosion of caps, pipes, and fi ttings
and can be caused by having excessive lateral runs, too many
elbows, or exterior portions of the system being exposed to
cold weather.
4. Inspect joints to verify that no pipe section or fi tting has been
distributed and loosened. Check mechanical supports such as
wall straps for rigidity.