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Heatilator • HEIR36-IFT, HEIR42-IFT, HEIR50-IFT Owner’s Manual • 2458-981 Rev. C • 2/17
B. Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner
The following tasks may be performed annually by the
homeowner. If you are uncomfortable performing any of
the listed tasks, please call your dealer for a service ap-
pointment.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding material, et cetera. It is im-
perative that control compartments, burners and circulat-
ing air passageways of the appliance be kept clean. Any
safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appli-
ance.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns!
The
fi
replace should be
turned off and cooled before servicing.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the
fi
replace.
Installation and repair should be done by a quali
fi
ed service
technician only. The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a professional service person.
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4
Maintenance and Service
Task
Frequency
To be completed
by
Glass Cleaning/
Exterior
Seasonally
Homeowner
Decorative Fronts/
Surrounds
Annually
Remote Control
Seasonally
Venting
Seasonally
Glass Cleaning/
Interior
Annually
Quali
fi
ed Service
Technician
Gasket Seal and
Glass Inspection
Annually
Log Inspection
Annually
Firebox Inspection
Annually
Control Compartment
& Firebox Top
Annually
Burner Ignition &
Operation
Annually
A. Maintenance: Frequency and Tasks
Decorative Fronts, Surrounds
Frequency:
Annually
By:
Homeowner
Tools needed
: Protective gloves, stable work surface
• Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary.
• Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair
as necessary.
•
Check that louvers are not blocked.
•
Vacuum and dust surfaces.
Glass Cleaning
(Exterior of Installed Glass Only)
Frequency:
Seasonally
By:
Homeowner
Tools Needed
: Protective gloves, ceramic glass cleaner,
drop cloth and a stable work surface.
WARNING! Risk of Injury!
Glass installation and re-
moval must be performed only by a quali
fi
ed service tech-
nician.
•
Homeowner may only clean outsides of glass.
• Call your dealer for a service appointment to have inside
of glass cleaned.
CAUTION! Glass is breakable.
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
•
DO NOT
clean glass while it is hot
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available
ceramic glass cleaner.
NOTICE! Use only glass cleaner compatible with ce-
ramic glass.
Other types of glass cleaner may damage
the glass surface when exposed to high temperatures.
- Light deposits: Use a soft cloth with soap and water
- Heavy deposits: Use commercial fireplace glass
cleaner (consult with your dealer)
When properly maintained, your
fi
replace will give you
many years of trouble-free service.
Contact your dealer
to answer questions regarding proper operation, trou-
bleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit www.
heatilator.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annual
service by a quali
fi
ed service technician.