Maintenance And Service; Maintenance: Frequency And Tasks; Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner - Heat & Glo SL-5LP-IFT Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Service

IMPORTANT! Any safety screen, decorative barrier front
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, trou-
bleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit www.
heatnglo.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annual
service by a qualified service technician.
A. Maintenance: Frequency and Tasks
Task Frequency
Glass Cleaning Seasonally
Surrounds,
Decorative Barrier Annually
Fronts
Remote Control Seasonally
Venting and
Seasonally
Termination Cap
Gasket Seal and Annually
Glass Inspection
Log Inspection Annually
Firebox Inspection Annually
Control Annually
Compartment &
firebox Top
Pilot and Burner Annually
Ignition &
Operation
Electrical Service
As needed
and Repair
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, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean. Any safety
screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing the appli-
ance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The fireplace shall be turned
off and cooled before servicing.
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To be completed by
Homeowner
Qualified Service
Technician
Glass Cleaning
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Protective gloves, gas fireplace glass
cleaner, drop cloth and a stable work surface.
CAUTION! Handle fixed glass assembly with care.
Glass is breakable.
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners
• DO NOT clean glass while it is hot
• Prepare a work area large enough to accommodate fixed
glass assembly and decorative barrier front by placing a
drop cloth on a flat, stable surface.
Note: Fixed glass assembly and gasketing may have res-
idue that can stain carpeting or floor surfaces.
• Remove decorative barrier front from fireplace and set
aside on work surface.
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive, non-ammonia based,
commercially available gas fireplace glass cleaner
- Light deposits: Use a soft cloth with soap and water
- Heavy deposits: Use commercial fireplace glass
cleaner (consult with your dealer)
Removing Fixed Glass Assembly
• Remove decorative barrier front from fireplace and set
aside on work area.
• Pull the four glass assembly latches out of the groove
on the glass frame. Remove glass assembly from the
appliance. See Figure 4.1.
Replacing Fixed Glass Assembly
• Replace the glass assembly on the appliance. Pull out
and latch the four glass assembly latches into the groove
on the glass frame.
LATCHES
(BOTH BOTTOM
AND TOP)
GLASS
ASSEMBLY
Figure 4.1 Fixed Glass Assembly
.