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maintenance
12.1 annual maintenance
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WARNING
• This appliance will require maintenance which should be planned on an annual basis.
• Service should include cleaning, battery replacement, venting inspection and inspection of the burner,
media, and fi rebox. Refer to the door removal section and remove the door as instructed.
• Carefully remove media if necessary (logs, glass, brick panels, etc.).
• Using a vacuum with soft brush attachment, gently remove any dirt, debris, or carbon build up from the
logs, fi rebox, and burner. For glass media, follow the installation instructions for pre-cleaning.
• Gently remove any build-up on the pilot assembly including thermopile, thermocouple, fl ame sensor, and
igniter (if equipped).
• Inspect all accessible gaskets and replace as required.
• If equipped with a blower, access the blower and clean using a soft brush and vacuum.
• Re-assemble the various components in reverse order.
• Inspect the relief system. The appliance relieves through the main glass door or through the fl aps on the
fi rebox top. Ensure they open freely, and close sealed.
• Check the gas control valve pilot and Hi / Lo knobs move freely, if equipped. Replace if any stiffness in
movement is experienced.
• Check for gas leaks on all gas connections up and downstream from the gas valve including pilot tube
connections.
Clean fl ame sensor using a fi ne emery cloth or a synthetic scrub pad (such as Scotch-Brite™) to remove any
oxides. Clean the pilot assembly using a vacuum with a soft brush attachment. It is important that the pilot
assembly is not painted.
note:
• Annual maintenance should be performed by a qualifi ed service technician
• The fi rebox becomes very hot during operation. Let the appliance cool completely or wear heat resistant
gloves before conducting service.
• Never vacuum hot embers.
• Do not paint the pilot assembly
