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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before
cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners
and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean.
Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use.
Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service
person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding mate-
rial, pet hair, etc.
GLASS DOORS
WARNING: Handle glass door panels with care.
Do not strike, slam or otherwise abuse glass. Do
not operate fireplace with the glass door unlatched,
removed, cracked or broken.
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 film may form on the glass due to paint curing. The
glass should be cleaned several times with a non-ammonia, nonabra-
sive household cleaner and warm water after the first 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, page 19 of this manual
when removing glass door for cleaning.
WARNING: Only parts supplied by the manufacturer
should be used when replacing broken or damaged
glass door panels (see Parts, pages 30 and 31). Glass
door panel are complete units. 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/Replacing Glass Door, page 19). Vacuum all glass pieces with a
shop vacuum.
CAUTION: Do not vacuum if pieces are hot.
Use only glass door replacement intended for this fireplace (see
Replacement Parts, page 37 for detail on ordering). No substitutions
may be made. See Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 19 for
instructions for replacing glass doors.
WARNING: Do not operate fireplace with glass door
unlatched, removed, cracked or broken.
PILOT AND BURNERS
• Remove material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning
is complete.
• 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
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs.
• Replace material periodically as needed. See Replacement Parts,
page 37.
VENTING SYSTEM
Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these
guidelines:
1. Check areas of venting system that are exposed to the weather
for corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes).
Have these items replaced immediately by a qualified service
person.
2. Remove the vent cap and shine a flashlight into the vent. Remove
any foreign material.
3. Check for evidence of excessive condensation. Continuous con-
densation can cause corrosion of caps, pipes and fittings 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 fitting has been
disturbed and loosened. Check mechanical supports such as wall
straps for rigidity.
