Operation
900298-00, 10/2014
Innovative Hearth Products
Superior
TM
DRT/DRC3500 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
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MAINTENTENANCE SCHEDULE
See the tables below for detailed information about required maintenance, both regular and annual.
Table 36: Maintenance Performed Annually—Before the Burning Season
Maintenance Task
Performed By
Procedure
Inspecting/Cleaning Burner, Logs,
and Controls
Qualified Service Technician
Inspect valve and ensure it is properly
operating. Check piping for leaks. Vacuum
the control compartment, fireplace logs and
burner area.
Traditional Fireplaces Only:
Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height
Qualified Service Technician
Verify the flame pattern and height displayed
by the appliance. Flames must not impinge
on the logs.
Contemporary Fireplaces Only:
Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height
Qualified Service Technician
Verify the flame pattern and height displayed
by the appliance.
Inspecting/Cleaning Pilot and Burner
Qualified Service Technician
Remove any surface build-up on pilot and
burner assembly. Wipe the pilot nozzles,
ignitor/flame rod and hood. Ensure the pilot
flame engulfs the flame sensor as shown.
Checking Vent System
Qualified Service Technician
Inspect the vent system at the top and at
the base (within the firebox) for signs of
blockage or obstruction. Look for any signs
of dislocation of the vent components.
Appliance Inspection
Qualified Service Technician
Perform the appropriate appliance inspection
procedure detailed in this manual.
Replacing Rockwool Ember Materials
Homeowner/Qualified Services Technician
Remove old ember materials and vacuum
the rockwool placement area. Place new
rockwool as described in this document.
Table 37: Maintenance Performed Periodically—After the Burning Season
Maintenance Task
Performed By
Procedure
Traditional Fireplaces Only:
Cleaning Firebox Interior
Homeowner
Carefully remove logs, rockwool and
vermiculite. Vacuum out interior of the
firebox. Clean firebox walls and log grate.
Replace logs and Rockwool as detailed in this
manual.
Contemporary Fireplaces Only:
Cleaning Firebox Interior
Homeowner
Carefully remove media. Vacuum out interior
of the firebox. Clean firebox walls and burner.
Replace media as detailed in this manual.
Traditional Fireplaces Only:
Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height
Homeowner
Verify the flame pattern and height displayed
by the appliance. Flames must not impinge
on the logs.
Contemporary Fireplaces Only:
Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height
Homeowner
Verify the flame pattern and height displayed
by the appliance.
Checking Vent System
Homeowner
Inspect the vent system at the top and at
the base (within the firebox) for signs of
blockage or obstruction. Look for any signs
of dislocation of the vent components.
Cleaning Front Glass Door
Homeowner
Clean as necessary following the directions
provided in this manual.
Do not touch or attempt to clean the glass
while hot.