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MAINTENANCE & SERVICE - QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON
PLEASE NOTE
It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some
expansion and/or contraction noise during the start up or cool
down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat
exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some odor the
first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint and
burning off of any undetected oil from the manufacturing process.
Ensure that your room is well ventilated - open all windows.
Empire recommends that you burn the fireplace for at least
six hours the first time you use it. If an optional fan kit has
been installed, set the fan control in the
during this initial burning.
IMPORTANT: Turn off gas before servicing this fireplace. A
qualified service person should perform these check-ups at the
beginning of each heating season.
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Clean Burner and Control Compartment
Keep the control compartment, logs, and burner areas
surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least
twice a year.
Cleaning Procedure:
1.
Turn off pilot light at gas valve.
2.
Remove the barrier screen and glass front. See Barrier
Screen and Glass Removal on page 80.
3.
Vacuum burner compartment. Use a soft bristle brush
(a paint brush) to clear dust and debris from the log set
and decorative media.
a. It may be necessary to remove the logs from the
fireplace to clean it fully. Refer to the Log Placement
section, pages 39 - 67.
4.
Reinstall the glass front and barrier screen. See page
81.
5.
Ignite the pilot. See Lighting Instructions, pages 71 and
75.
6.
Turn the fireplace to
abnormal, or the fireplace does not operate properly,
STOP and call a service person.
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Check Vent System
The fireplace and venting system should be inspected before
initial use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make
sure that no debris interferes with the air flow.
Clean the Logs
Do not handle the logs with your bare hands! Always wear
gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After
handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water
to remove any trace of fibers. If you do get a "fiber
from the logs or glowing embers, rub the sticky side of tape
over where you suspect the splinter is until you no longer
feel the irritation.
The logs included with the fireplace can be cleaned with a soft
brush (i.e. a soft paint brush) or carefully with "canned air". When
cleaning the logs, wear eye and respiratory protection as well as
safety gloves.
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"OFF"
position
"ON."
If the flame appears
WARNING
splinter"
Install the Logs
The position of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation
of this fireplace. Sooting and other problems may result if the
logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the fireplace. Refer
to the log placement section in this manual for proper log set
installation.
Clean the Pilot
Use compressed air to clean the pilot.
Clean the Flame Sensor
Wipe the flame sensor with a damp paper towel.
Glass Cleaning
During start-up condensation may form on the inside of the glass
and cause lint, dust and other airborne particles to cling to the
glass surface. The initial paint curing process may deposit a slight
film on the glass. It is recommended that the glass be cleaned
two or three times with a cleaner specifically made for fireplace
glass. After the initial cleaning, the glass should be cleaned two
or three times during each heating season depending on the
circumstances present.
General Glass Information
Do not operate fireplace with the glass front removed, or if
it is cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be
done by a licensed or qualified service person.
Only glass approved for use by the manufacturer in the fireplace
may be used for replacement. The glass replacement should be
done by a licensed or qualified service person.
1.
The use of substitute glass will void all product
warranties.
2.
Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass.
3.
Under no circumstances should this fireplace be
operated without the glass front or with a broken
glass front. Replacement of the glass (with gasket)
as supplied by the manufacturer should be done by a
qualified service person.
4.
Do not abuse the glass by striking or hitting the glass.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass. Do not attempt to
clean glass when glass is hot.
Glass must be cleaned with ammonia-free cleaner. Ammonia
will etch or stain glass when heated.
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