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Keep the control compartment and burner area clean by vacuuming
or brushing area at least twice a year.
THE FIREPLACE CAN GET VERY HOT – HANDLE ONLY WHEN
COOL.
Always turn off gas to the pilot before cleaning. For relighting, refer
to lighting instructions located on the rating plate of the fireplace.
Never obstruct the flow of the combustion and ventilation air. Keep
the front of the fireplace clear of all obstacles and materials.
An intermittent pilot may require more frequent battery changes
than a millivolt pilot. To replace the batteries in an intermittent
unit, follow these steps:
1. Remove the outer glass. See Figures 32 - 34.
2. Remote the optional glass media from inside the fireplace.
3. Lift and set aside the burner cover.
4. Lift the heat shield that is in front of the valve.
Note: The battery backup and remote receiver are located under
the heat shield.
5. Replace the four AA batteries in each.
6. Replace the items removed in steps 1 through 4.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING AND SERVICING
Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance
Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot
When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen
Depletion Sensor as follows:
1. Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing.
When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end
wrench.
2. Use canned air to blow through the holes indicated by the
arrows. This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint
and spider webs. Use a wrench to hold Nut A as you tighten
Nut B.
Millivolt Pilot
Figure 29
Intermittent Pilot
Figure 30
Figure 31
WARNING
Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to
clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that
controls the gas flow.
3. If intermittent pilot unit stops working, clean flame sesonr C
(Figure 30) with a damp cloth.
4. If intermittent pilot ignitor does not spark, clean ignitor D (Fig-
ure 30) with a damp cloth.