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A qualified service person recommended by your Empire dealer should
conduct an annual inspection and maintenance of the appliance, its venting,
and the installation to keep it running safely and efficiently. The follow-
ing procedures should be performed only by a qualified service person.
The gas supply should be turned off whenever a maintenance procedure
is performed.
If the glass front, relief doors, or front access door are removed for servic-
ing, they must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
Glass Cleaning
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During start-up
condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of the glass and causes
lint, dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. Also
initial paint curing may deposit a slight film on the glass. It is therefore
recommended that the glass be cleaned two or three times with a non-
abrasive household cleaner and warm water (we recommend gas fireplace
glass cleaner). We do not recommend using packaged spray type household
glass cleaner. After that the glass should be cleaned two or three times
during each heating season depending on the circumstances present.
General Glass Information
Only glass approved for use in Empire Comfort Systems Inc. fireplaces
may be used for replacement. The glass replacement should be done by a
licensed or qualified service person.
WARNING:
1. The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties.
2. Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass.
3. Under no circumstances should this appliance be operated without
the glass front or with a broken glass front. Replacement of the glass
(with gasket) as supplied by the manufacturer should be done by a
qualified service person.
4. Do not abuse the glass by striking or hitting the glass.
WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass. Do not attempt to
clean glass when glass is hot.
Failure to follow these warnings could cause a serious safety issue to the
operator, such as fire or other serious conditions.
Glass Assembly Replacement
1. Remove casting top from casting.
2. Remove casting front from casting.
3. Lower valve cover on firebox.
4. Release two door latches at bottom of firebox.
5. Grasp bottom of glass frame, lift glass frame upward in order to
release glass frame from lip on top of firebox.
6. Place glass frame assembly on a non-abrasive surface. The exterior
of the glass frame assembly should be facing the non-abrasive
surface.
7. Insert a putty knife between glass and bottom corners on frame.
Carefully separate glass from frame.
8. Use putty knife to remove silicone and gasket material from frame.
Surface of frame must be clean and dry.
9. At each corner of frame apply (2) three inch beads of high temperate
(orange) silicone.
10. With thin gasket on glass facing silicone on frame, insert glass into
frame. Carefully press the glass onto frame in order to have contact
between glass and silicone.
11. Allow silicone to set-up for an adequate time
12. Align and place top of glass frame over lip on top of firebox. Grasp
bottom of glass frame, push inward and place glass frame onto
firebox.
13. Attach two door latches to bottom of firebox.
14. Replace casting front onto casting.
15. Replace casting top onto casting.
16. Replacement of glass assembly is completed.
Figure 35
IMPORTANT:
Turn off gas before servicing appliance. It is recommended
that a competent service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning
of each heating season.
•
DO NOT put anything around the heater that will obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air. See clearances.
•
DO examine venting system periodically. Clean and replace
damaged parts. Examinations should be made at the start of the
heating season and also in mid heating season under average
conditions.
•
Clean Burner and Control Compartment
Keep the control compartment, logs, and burner areas surrounding
the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
Cleaning Procedure
1. Let the unit cool if it has been operating.
2. Shut off gas supply.
3. Lower valve cover on firebox.
4. Release two door latches at bottom of firebox.
5. Grasp bottom of glass frame, lift glass frame upward in order to
release glass frame from lip on top of firebox.
6. Vacuum burner compartment especially around orifice/primary air
openings.
7. Align and place top of glass frame over lip on top of firebox. Grasp
bottom of glass frame, push inward and place glass frame onto
firebox.
8. Attach two door latches to bottom of firebox.
9. Ignite pilot. (See
Lighting Instructions
, Page 23)
10. Operate the main burner and visually check to make sure the flame
pattern appears similar to the pictorial illustration shown for
Main
Burner Flame Characteristics
, Figure 31. If it appears abnormal
call a service person.
MAINTENANCE
SHOWN WITH TOP & FRONT REMOVED
GLASS FRAME
ASSEMBLY
LATCH GLASS FRAME
WITH 2 GLASS FRAME
CLAMPS
