Maintenance And Service; Maintenance: Frequency And Tasks; Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner; Maintenance Tasks - Qualified Service Technician - Heatilator LEGACY42-IFT Owners Manual Care And Operation

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Maintenance and Service

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
When properly maintained, your fireplace 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 qualified service technician.
A. Maintenance: Frequency and Tasks
Task Frequency
Screen Fronts Annually
Remote Control Seasonally
Venting Seasonally
Power Vent Annually
Operation
Log Inspection Annually
Firebox Annually
Inspection
Control Annually
Compartment &
firebox Top
Burner Ignition Annually
& Operation
Light Bulbs As needed
Refractory Annually
B. Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified 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 fireplace shall be turned
off and cooled before servicing.
Screen Fronts
Frequency: Annually
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves, stable work surface
To be completed by
Homeowner
Qualified Service
Technician
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• Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary.
• Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair
as necessary.
• Check that screen mesh is not blocked.
• Vacuum and dust surfaces.
Remote Control
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Replacement batteries and remote con-
trol instructions.
• Locate remote control transmitter.
• Verify operation of remote. Refer to remote control
operation instructions for proper calibration and setup
procedure.
• Place batteries as needed in remote transmitter.
• Place remote control out of reach of children.
If not using your fireplace for an extended period of time
(summer months, vacations/trips, etc), to prevent unin-
tended operation:
• Remove batteries from remote controls.
Venting
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses.
• Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or
obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris,
etc.
• Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construc-
tion (building additions, decks, fences, or sheds).
• Inspect for corrosion or separation.
• Verify weather stripping, sealing and flashing remains
intact.
C. Maintenance Tasks - Qualified Service
Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
Power Vent Operation
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, screwdriver and
voltmeter.
• Inspect power vent termination cap for blockage or
obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris,
etc.
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