Maintenance; Annual System Inspection; Log Set And Burner Cleaning; Care Of Cast Iron - Vermont Castings INDVRBDSB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater

Maintenance

Your Intrepid 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 annually
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. Remove the safety barrier and lift the stove front up, then
swing the bottom out to disengage it from the heater shell.
(Figure 82)
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 OPERATE 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.
6. Replace the glass panel and frame assembly.
7. Replace the Stove Front.

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 assembly, glass and
frame assembly. Apply the paint sparingly; 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.
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TURN THE PILOT OFF BEFORE PAINTING. ALLOW
THE HEATER TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE
PAINTING.
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CAUTION
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DANGER
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot
viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall
be installed for the protection of children and
other at risk individuals.

Cleaning the Glass

!
Let the glass cool completely before attempting to
clean.
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During
start-up, condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside 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 therefore 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 during each heating season depending on
the circumstances present.
Clean glass after first two weeks of operation.

Glass Replacement

Replace glass only with Vermont Castings approved parts.
Refer to page 41 for replacement parts. Refer to Figures 82
and 83 for removal of the damaged glass frame.
1. Remove the safety barrier by pulling gently on the edges
until the spring fingers release.
2. Open the swiveling latches (cams) on the top left and right
corners of the glass frame. Figure 82
3. Position the glass and frame against the firebox by placing
the bottom edge on the brackets on the bottom face of
the firebox.
4. Swing the assembly against the firebox, and close the
latches firmly against the pins protruding from the firebox
top.
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
WARNING
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