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83D4009
VLI31 Fireplace Insert
cLeANING and MAINteNANce
FIReBOx cLeANING
1. Carefully remove log set, and embers from combustion
chamber.
. Vacuum burner compartment thoroughly.
3. Vacuum any dust off logs.
4. Remove any lint from main burner and pilot.
5. Carefully replace log set, and embers in their correct
positions.
Refer to Pages 20 through 22.
6. Replace door.
7. Relight pilot.
Refer to Page 25.
8. Turn on main burners.
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Allow logs to cool completely before
cleaning. Logs reach high tempera-
tures.
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Make sure clearances to combustibles
leave enough room for maintenance and
service.
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carefully reassemble and reseal insert
properly after any cleaning or servicing.
W
ARNING
yeARLy SeRVIce PROceDuRe
Failure to inspect and maintain heater may lead to improper
combustion and a potentially dangerous situation. A quali-
fied technician should do the following once a year.
1. Check pilot flame. Flame should touch approximately
3/8" of the top of thermopile and surround the top of the
sensor.
Figure 46.
If not, contact dealer for service.
. Turn master switch to “OFF” position and gas shut off to
shut off gas to heater.
See step “To Turn Off Gas”, Page
25.
Let heater cool for 15 minutes. Remove faceplate
(see instructions included with face plate) and glass.
Pages 37 & 38
3. Carefully remove log set. If logs are severely dete-
riorated, replace logs. Check logs for sooting. A small
amount of soot along bottom of logs is normal. If exces-
sive sooting is found, heater must be adjusted. Contact
dealer where you bought heater.
4. Clean burner and burner ports. Make sure burner ports
are not obstructed with debris.
5. Replace log set and rock wool per instructions on Pages
0-. Replace glass. Make sure gasket along perimeter
of glass contacts face of firebox and forms an airtight
seal. Realign if airtight seal is not formed. Replace glass
and glass frame if damaged.
6. Inspect area behind face plate. Clean if necessary.
Check gas control valve and all gas lines. If damaged,
do not use heater. Contact your dealer.
7. Start pilot and turn on main burner. Flames should be
orange/yellow and not touch top of firebox. If pilot or
main burners do not burn correctly, contact your dealer
for service. Monitor blower operation.
Figure 46 -
Before taking unit apart, check pilot
flame. Flame should touch the sensor
and thermopile.
FP2453
hooded pilot flames
Sensor
Thermopile
FP453
