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Oxford Direct Vent / Natural Vent Gas Heater
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Maintenance
Your Gas Heater will provide years of service with minimal
upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure that
your stove continues to function properly.
Annual System Inspection
Have the entire heater and venting system inspected an-
nually by a qualified gas technician. Replace any worn or
broken parts.
Logset and Burner /
cleaning and Inspection
Cleanliness is critical to the proper function of the heater.
The logset and burner must all be kept free of dust and
unobstructed by debris. Inspect these areas before each
use and clean as necessary.
1. Turn the burner OFF and let the heater cool completely
before cleaning.
2. Lift the Stove Front up and then swing the bottom out
to disengage it from the heater shell. (Fig. 57)
cAUTION
TURN THE pILOT OFF BEFORE pAINTING. ALLOW
THE HEATER TO cOOL cOMpLETELY BEFORE
pAINTING.
care of cast Iron
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will help keep the
painted surfaces looking new. Use high-temperature
stove paints, available through your local dealer, to touch-
up areas as needed. Clean areas to be painted with a wire
brush and be sure to cover the logs, burner and valve as-
sembly, glass and frame assembly. Apply the paint spar-
ingly; two light coats of paint will give better results than a
single heavy coat.
Clean porcelain enamel surfaces with a soft, damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. If necessary, use
only a cleaning agent formulated especially for use on
porcelain enamel surfaces.
cleaning the Glass
WARNING: Allow the glass cool completely
before attempting to clean.
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remove front
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Fig. 57
Remove the stove front.
WARNING
!
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
3. Carefully remove the glass and frame assembly and
place it out of the way on a flat, padded surface such
as a counter protected by a towel.
4. Carefully inspect the Logs for damage. Contact your
local dealer if any damage is evident.
DO NOT OpER-
ATE THE HEATER WITH DAMAGED LOGS.
5. Use a soft bristled brush to sweep dust or debris from
the Logs, Pilot and Burner. Use care as the logs are
fragile and susceptible to damage.
DO NOT USE A
VAcUUM TO cLEAN THE LOGS OR BURNER.
6. Replace the glass panel and frame assembly.
7. Replace the Stove Front.
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During
start-up, condensation, which is normal, forms on the in-
side of the glass and causes lint, dust and other airborne
particles to cling to the glass surface. Also initial paint
curing may deposit a slight film on the glass. It is there-
fore recommended that the glass be cleaned two or three
times with a non-ammonia household cleaner and warm
water (we recommend gas fireplace glass cleaner). After
that the glass should be cleaned two or three times dur-
ing each heating season depending on the circumstances
present.
clean glass after first two weeks of operation.
Glass Replacement
Replace glass only with Vermont Castings Group ap-
proved parts. Refer to Page 33 for Replacement Parts.
Refer to Figure 58 and previous instructions for removal
of the damaged glass frame.
