CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air or small,
soft bristled brush to clean.
BURNER PILOT AIR INLET
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper
amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides
a clean burning fl ame. Keep these holes clear
of dust, dirt and lint. Clean these air inlet holes
prior to each heating season. Blocked air holes
will create soot. We recommend that you clean
the unit every three months during operation
and have heater inspected yearly by a qualifi ed
service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust
and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend
using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI.
Your local computer store, hardware store or
home center may carry compressed air in a
can. If using compressed air in a can, please
follow the directions on the can. If you don’t
follow directions on the can, you could dam-
age the pilot assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow
the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
2. Inspect burner pilot for dust and dirt.
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in
the burner.
4. Never insert objects into the pilot tube.
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on
the pilot fl ame indicates dust and dirt in the
pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet
about two inches from where the pilot fl ame
comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure
31). With the unit off, lightly blow air through
the air inlet. You may blow through a drinking
straw if compressed air is not available.
CABINET
Air Passageways
Use pressurized air to clean.
Exterior
Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap
and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove
dust.
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Figure 31 - Pilot Air Inlet
WARNING: Turn off heater and let
cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control
areas, burner and circulating air
passageways of heater clean. Inspect
these areas of heater before each use.
Have heater inspected yearly by a
qualifi ed service person. Heater may
need more frequent cleaning due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, pet hair, etc.
WARNING: Failure to keep
the primary air opening(s) of the
burner(s) clean may result in sooting
and property damage.
