Operation
900079-02 05/2015
Innovative Hearth Products
Superior™ DRL3000 Linear Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
See the tables below for detailed information about required maintenance, both regular and annual.
Table 31: Maintenance Performed Annually—Before the Burning Season
Maintenance Task
Performed By
Procedure
Inspecting/Cleaning Burner, Panels, and
Controls
Qualified Service Technician
Inspect valve and ensure it is properly
operating. Check piping for leaks. Vacuum
the control compartment and burner area.
Checking Flame Patterns and
Flame Height
Qualified Service Technician
Verify the flame pattern and height displayed
by the fireplace (
Figure 38
). Flames must not
touch the or fireplace walls or ceiling.
Inspecting/Cleaning Pilot and Burner
Qualified Service Technician
Remove any surface build-up on pilot and
burner assembly. Wipe the pilot nozzles,
igniter/flame rod and hood. Ensure the pilot
flame engulfs the flame sensor.
Checking Vent System
Qualified Service Technician
Remove baffle, inspect the vent system at
the top and at the base (within the firebox)
for signs of blockage or obstruction. Look
for any signs of dislocation of the vent
components.
Fireplace Inspection
Qualified Service Technician
Perform the appropriate fireplace inspection
procedure detailed in this manual
(
Page 38
).
Replacing Batteries
Homeowner/Qualified Services Technician
For electronic gas valve models:
Replace the batteries in the battery holder.
Table 32: Maintenance Performed Periodically—After the Burning Season
Maintenance Task
Performed By
Procedure
Cleaning Firebox Interior
Homeowner
Carefully remove glass media (
Page 60
).
Vacuum out interior of the firebox. Clean
firebox walls. Replace removed items as
detailed in this manual.
Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height
Homeowner
Verify the flame pattern and height displayed
by the fireplace (
Figure 38
).
Checking Vent System
Homeowner
Inspect the vent system at the top and at
the base (within the firebox) for signs of
blockage or obstruction. Look for any signs
of dislocation of the vent components.
Cleaning Glass Door
Homeowner
Clean as necessary following the directions
provided in this manual (
Page 59
). Do not
touch or attempt to clean the glass while hot.
