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Vent-Free Gas Log Heater User Manual
Care and Maintenance (cont.)
1. Shut off the heater, including the pilot. Allow the heater to cool for at least 30 minutes.
2. Inspect the burner, pilot, and primary air inlet holes on the orifice holder for dirt and debris (see Fig.
26
).
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.
4. Check the orifice holder again, which is located at the end of the burner tube. With a cloth or vacuum
cleaner nozzle, remove any large particles of dust, dirt, or other debris.
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the orifice holder.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4. Clumps of dust/debris may have been pushed into the burner.
Clean the pilot assembly. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. A small
pilot air inlet hole is about 2" from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Fig.
27
).
Ensure the heat
er is off
, and lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. If you do not have compressed air,
blowing through a drinking straw will also work.
LOG SET
page 20 for placement instructions.
• Replace the log set if it is broken or chipped
Primary Air Inlet Slot
Fig. 26—Primary Air Inlet Slot on Burner Tube
Verify proper operation after servicing.
Propane
Primary Air Inlet Slot
Natural Gas
• If you remove the log set for cleaning, refer to
(dime-sized or larger).
Fig. 27—Pilot Air Inlet Hole
BURNER ORIFICE HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
The primary air inlet holes allow the right amount of air to mix with the gas, which creates a clean burning
flame. Keep these holes clear of lint, dirt, dust, pet hair, and other debris. Before every heating season, clean
these holes—blocked air holes create soot. During operation, the heater should be cleaned at least every
three (3) months. A qualified service person should inspect the heater yearly.
Keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dirt and other debris. Use compressed air of 30 PSI
or less to clean these parts. If using compressed air in a can, follow the directions on the can exactly. You may
damage the pilot assembly if the directions are not followed exactly.
Air Inlet Hole
