Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Carolina • 4066-300 • Rev. Z • 11/13
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A. Maintenance and Service Tasks
Inspect
Maintenance Tasks
Doors and surrounds
1
Inspect for scratches and nicks that can lead to rust when exposed to weather
2
Wipe face and
fi
nish material. Use a degreaser to remove soot buildup, if necessary.
Valve compartment
1
Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these areas. Screw tips that
have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should be avoided.
2
Remove any foreign objects.
3
Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Logs
1
Inspect for broken, damaged or missing logs. Replace as necessary.
2
Logs will accumulate soot. Periodically brush soot from the logs with a paint brush or vacuum.
Firebox
1
Inspect for paint condition, warping, corrosion or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.
2
Replace appliance if
fi
rebox has been perforated.
3
Check caulking around gas line and pilot assembly and replace as necessary to prevent water in
fi
ltrating the
appliance.
Burner ignition and
operation
1
Verify burner is properly secured to
fi
rebox bottom.
2
Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion or deterioration.
3
Verify air shutter is clear of dust and debris.
4
Inspect ori
fi
ce for soot, dirt or corrosion.
5
Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as required.
6
Inspect pilot
fl
ame strength. Clean or replace ori
fi
ce as necessary.
7
Inspect thermocouple/thermopile or IPI sensor rod for soot, corrosion and deterioration. Polish with
fi
ne steel wool
or replace as required.
Remote controls
1
Verify operation of remote.
2
Replace batteries in remote transmitters.
3
If appliance will not be used for a long period of time, verify batteries have been removed from battery back-up in
IPI systems to prevent premature battery failure or leaking.
