Cleaning And Servicing; Annual Cleaning And Inspection; Periodic Cleaning - Vermont Castings VFC24C Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

VFC Vent Free Fireplace System
WARNING:
power before cleaning or servicing.
ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION
Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed
below.
Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualifi ed
service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction
and/or sooting.
Remove logs, handling carefully by holding gently at each
end. Gloves are recommended. If skin becomes irritated,
wash gently with soap and water. Refer to manual for
correct log placement.
•
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.
•
Inspect and clean all burner ports.
•
Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of
lint at air intake holes.
•
Verify fl ame pattern and log placement for proper
operation.
•
Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner
and rear burner.
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Turn off heater and allow to cool before cleaning. Disconnect electrical

CLEANING AND SERVICING

PERIODIC CLEANING

Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed
below.
•
Do not use cleaning fl uid to clean logs or any part of
heater.
•
Brush logs with soft bristle brush or vacuum with
brush attachment.
•
Vacuum loose particles and dust from the front and
rear burner, control and piezo covers and grate
weldment.
•
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.
•
External case should be dusted and wiped with a
wet soapy cloth.
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