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Glass must be cleaned periodically. During
start-up it is normal for condensation to form
on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust,
and other airborne particles to cling to the
glass surface. During initial start-up a slight
film may form on the glass due to paint curing.
The glass should be cleaned several times
with a non-ammonia, non-abrasive household
cleaner and warm water after the first two
weeks of operation. Thereafter, clean the
glass two or three times during each heating
season, depending on the usage and circum-
stances present. Refer to
Removing/Replac-
ing Glass Door
on page 23 of this manual
when removing glass door for cleaning.
WARNING: Only parts sup
-
plied by the manufacturer should
be used when replacing broken
or damaged glass door panel
(see
Replacement Parts
, page
35). This glass door panel is
a complete unit. No substitute
materials may be used.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and
safety glasses while handling or
removing broken glass. Do not re
-
move if glass is hot. Keep children
and pets away from glass.
If glass has been broken, carefully remove
glass door (see
Removing/Replacing Glass
Door,
page 23). Vacuum all glass pieces with
a shop vac.
Use only the ceramic glass door replace-
ment intended for this burner system (see
Replacement Parts
, page 35 for details on
ordering). No substitutions may be made. See
Removing/Replacing Glass Door
, page 23 for
instructions for replacing glass door.
WARNING: Do not operate
burner system with the glass door
removed, cracked, or broken.
CLeaninG and maintenanCe
Continued
PILOT AND BURNERS
• Remove ember material before cleaning
burners and replace when cleaning is
complete.
• Burner and controls should be cleaned
with compressed air to remove dust, dirt,
or lint.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled
brush to remove excess dust, dirt, or lint.
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to
Installing Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing
Embers
, page 24, to properly replace logs.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any
carbon build-up on logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken. See
Replacement
Parts
on page 35.
• Replace ember material periodically
as needed. See
Replacement Parts
on
page 35.
VENTING SYSTEM
Conduct annual inspection of the venting
system following these guidelines:
1. Check areas of venting system that are
exposed to the weather for corrosion (rust
spots or streaks and, in extreme cases,
holes). Have these items replaced im-
mediately by a qualified service person.
2. Remove the vent cap and shine a flash
-
light into the vent. Remove any foreign
material.
3. Check for evidence of excessive con-
densation. Continuous condensation
can cause corrosion of caps, pipes, and
fittings and can be caused by having
excessive lateral runs, too many elbows,
or exterior portions of the system being
exposed to cold weather.
4. Inspect joints to verify that no pipe section
or fitting has been disturbed and loos
-
ened. Check mechanical supports such
as wall straps for rigidity.
