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Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified
service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction
and/or sooting.
TurN OFF HeATer AND ALLOw TO cOOL BeFOre
CLEANING.
Remove logs, handling carefully by holding gently at each end.
Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation from ceramic
fibers. If skin becomes irritated, wash gently with soap and water.
Refer to manual for correct log placement.
PerIODIc cLeANING – refer to parts diagram for location of
items discussed below.
•
Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater.
•
Logs - brush with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush
attachment.
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Remove loose particles and dust from the burner areas,
controls, piezo covers and grate. Don’t remove media from
inside burner box.
•
Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or particles
with brush. Failure to keep air intake hole clean will result in
sooting and poor combustion.
ANNuAL cLeANING/INSPecTION – refer to parts diagram for
location of items discussed below.
•
Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or particles
with vacuum or brush. Failure to keep air intake hole clean will
result in sooting and poor combustion.
•
Inspect and clean all burner ports.
•
Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of lint at air
intake holes.
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Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper operation.
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Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner.
•
Check level of ceramic media in burner. Burner should be full,
up to the level of openings in burner top.
cLeANING AND SerVIcING