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MAINTENANCE
1.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF MENDOTA UNITS IS REQUIRED
. The following procedures
must be performed each year by a Mendota approved service person. NOTE: Any adjustments to
burner, pilot or logs must be done by a qualified Mendota service person.
A. Clean all lint and dust build-up around the control. Inspect the condition of any wiring under
the burner for melting or damage.
B. Remove logs & coals and clean away any foreign matter (lint, carbon, etc.) on the burner and
logs. Be sure the burner ports are "open". Clean the pilot and under side of the logs for any
carbon deposits. NOTE: Logs should be visually checked for carbon "build-up:. If carbon de-
posits are visible on logs, unit should be turned off and Mendota service person contacted.
C. Make sure hot air outlet grills are free from lint and other obstructions. Never block or obstruct
grill openings. Check condition of gaskets, gaskets must be tight, replace if necessary.
D. Check that chimney flue and outlet are open and free of blockage.
E. Before re-installing glass, have qualified service person check the operation of the pilot and
cycle the burner per LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS (see Pg. 18).
3.
THE VIEWING GLASS SHOULD BE CLEANED PERIODICALLY.
Exterior glass may be cleaned
with cleaner as desired. Interior glass - use KEL KEM "Polish Plus", part # 65-06-00455.
WARNING: NEVER CLEAN GLASS WHEN UNIT IS HOT. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. BREAKAGE AND SCRATCHES
MAY RESULT.
WARNING: Use only authorized parts and materials obtained from Johnson Gas Appliance
Company when replacing defective or damaged glass.
WARNING:
In the unlikely event of glass breakage, carefully remove loose glass before removing the
door. ALWAYS wear protective leather gloves and safety glasses when handling broken glass.
DO NOT
attempt to replace the glass in the door frame assembly. Contact your authorized Mendota
dealer, and order the complete door assembly with glass installed. This is necessary to assure proper
gasket and door seals when reinstalled. Failure to do this could result in dangerous flue products lea-
kage into the living area.
DO NOT
use glass from other suppliers as a replacement.
DO NOT
substitute other manufacturer's materials or components.
DO NOT
operate unit with cracked, broken or missing glass.
DO NOT FORCE, STRIKE OR SLAM GLASS DOOR ASSEMBLY.
