Cleaning & Maintenance; Annual System Inspection; Logset And Burner / Cleaning And Inspection; Care Of Cast Iron - Vermont Castings SDDVTCBSB Installation & Operating Manual

Cleaning & Maintenance
Your Stardance 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 and
then swing the bottom out to disengage it from the heater
shell. (Figure 90)
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.
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 and safety barrier.

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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Cleaning the Glass

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
stove glass cleaner). After that the glass should be cleaned
two or three times during each heating season depending
on the circumstances present.
NOTE: Clean glass after first two weeks of operation.
!
Allow the glass to cool completely before attempting to
clean.
DANGER
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and shall be installed.
DANGER
Une barrière visant à réduire le risque de brûlure
par le hublot chaude est fournie avec cet
appareil et doit être installé.
WARNING
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
Un panneau vitré chaud peut
causer des brûlures.
Laissez refroidir le panneau
vitré avant d'y toucher.
Ne laisser jamais les enfants
toucher le panneau vitré.
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