Maintenance And Service; Maintenance: Frequency And Tasks; Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner - Heatilator NBV3630I-B Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Service

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the fi replace.
When properly maintained, your fi replace will give you
many years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer
to answer questions regarding proper operation, trouble-
shooting and service for your appliance. Visit www.heati-
lator.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annual ser-
vice by a qualifi ed service technician.
A. Maintenance: Frequency and Tasks
Task Frequency
Glass Cleaning Seasonally
Decorative
Fronts/ Annually
Surrounds
Remote Control Seasonally
Venting Seasonally
Gasket Seal Annually
and Glass
Inspection
Log Inspection Annually
Firebox Annually
Inspection
Control Annually
Compartment &
fi rebox Top
Burner Ignition Annually
& Operation
Light Bulbs As needed
Firebox Annually
(FireBrick)
B. Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner
Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed service
technician only. The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a professional service person.
The following tasks may be performed annually by the
homeowner. If you are uncomfortable performing any of
the listed tasks, please call your dealer for a service ap-
pointment.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding material, et cetera. It is im-
perative that control compartments, burners and circulat-
ing air passageways of the appliance be kept clean. Any
safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appli-
ance.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The fi replace shall be turned
off and cooled before servicing.
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To be completed by
Homeowner
Qualifi ed Service
Technician
Glass Cleaning
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Protective gloves, glass cleaner, drop
cloth and a stable work surface.
CAUTION! Handle fi xed glass assembly with care.
Glass is breakable.
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
• DO NOT clean glass while it is hot
• DO NOT use razor blades to clean glass
• Prepare a work area large enough to accommodate fi xed
glass assembly and decorative front by placing a drop
cloth on a fl at, stable surface.
Note: Fixed glass assembly and gasketing may have res-
idue that can stain carpeting or fl oor surfaces.
• Remove decorative front from fi replace and set aside
on work surface.
WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Handle fi xed glass
assembly with care. Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged and inspect the glass for cracks, chips or
scratches.
• DO NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• DO NOT operate fi replace with glass removed, cracked,
broken or scratched.
• Replace as a complete assembly.
• Pull the four (two upper and two lower) glass assembly
latches out of the groove on the glass frame.
• Remove the glass assembly from the appliance.
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available
cleaner.
- Light deposits: Use a soft cloth with soap and water
- Heavy deposits: Use commercial fireplace glass
cleaner (consult with your dealer)
Latches
(both bottom
and top)
Glass
Assembly
Figure 4.1 Glass Assembly
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