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MAINTENANCE
Inspecting the Venting
An inspection of both the inner and outer vent pipes and the vent terminal should be made as part of the an-
nual service appointment. The venting must have no blockage and be in good repair. The vent manufac-
turer’s instructions may provide specific details on vent inspection. Any vent sections that are disassem-
bled must be reassembled and sealed as required
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This appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive dust or lint from carpeting, bedding mate-
rials, pets, etc. It is imperative that control compartments and circulating air passageways of this
appliance be kept clean.
Cleaning the Burner and Firebox
During the annual inspection and maintenance appointment, the service person should clean the burner
and firebox. To gain access to the firebox and burner, follow the instructions beginning on page 34 of this
manual.
DO NOT USE A VACUUM CLEANER TO CLEAN THE GLASS BURNER MEDIA.
A vacuum cleaner may be used to clean the metal parts of the firebox. Leave the glass burner media in
place. Use a soft brush to clean the burner glass media. If the burner media does need to be removed,
carefully scoop it off the burner and avoid dropping glass pieces in the air gaps around the burner. Follow
the instructions on page 27 of this manual when replacing the burner media on the burner top.
Air Flow
The Slim 26 utilizes a convection air heat exchange system to maximize heat delivered from the fireplace.
It is important that air flows freely through the convection air system and out the top and side air grills.
Do not place objects under the fireplace that will block the convection air inlet flow or in front of any air
outlet.
