Match Lighting Instructions; Cleaning And Servicing - Monessen Hearth PH18 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and CLEANING & SERVICING
1. Remove any items necessary for easy access to the pilot (for example: logs, screens, etc.).
2. Follow appropriate lighting instructions found previously. Instead of pushing and releasing the piezo
button, light a match and hold the flame to the end of the pilot and ignite the pilot.
3. After control knob has been released and pilot stays lit, reinstall any items that were removed for pilot
access.
4. Call a qualified service technician for repair or replacement of the piezo ignitor.

CLEANING AND SERVICING

Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qual-
ified service technician is recommended to prevent
malfunction and/or sooting.
Remove logs, handling carefully by holding gently at each
end. Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation
from ceramic fibers. If skin becomes irritated, wash gen-
tly with soap and water. Refer to manual for correct log
placement.
PERIODIC CLEANING - Refer to parts diagram for lo-
cation of items discussed below.
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Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of
heater.
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Brush logs with soft bristle brush or vacuum with
brush attachment.
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Vacuum loose particles and dust from the front and
rear burner, control and piezo covers and grate
weldment.
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Inspect and clean burner air intake holes. Remove
lint or particles with vacuum, brush, or pipe cleaners.
Failure to keep air intake holes clean will result
in sooting and poor combustion.
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External case should be dusted and wiped with a
wet soapy cloth.
Monessen • PH18/24 Installation/Owner's Manual • 65D2035 • Rev G • 03/2020

MATCH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

Turn off heater and allow to cool before
cleaning. Disconnect electrical power
before cleaning or servicing.
ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION - Refer to parts dia-
gram for location of items discussed below.
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Inspect and clean burner air intake holes. Remove
lint or particles with vacuum, brush or pipe cleaners.
Failure to keep air intake holes clean will result
in sooting and poor combustion.
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Inspect and clean all burner ports.
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Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of
lint at air intake holes.
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Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper
operation.
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Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner
and rear burner.
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Replace battery in remote control device.
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