Empire Comfort Systems Boulevard DVLL60BP90K-2 Installation Instructions Manual page 55

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE (CONT'D)
ACCESSING THE CONTROL MODULE
Always turn off gas and electrical supply to the fireplace before
servicing the controls.
1. Remove the barrier screen and glass door assemblies, and
set them aside in a safe location.
2. It is not necessary to remove decorative glass media from
the burner cover or accent glass panels to gain access to the
control module.
3. The control module is in the lower front corner of the
fireplace bottom. It is secured to the fireplace with Velcro.
The gas control and accent light wiring is routed through the
lower right side opening to the gas valve and accent light
wire connections in the firebox. The 120V power cord is
routed through the lower right side opening and plugged into
the Junction Box receptacle. See Figure 105.
Figure 105
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance frequency must be determined individually for each
application. Some considerations are:
• Exposure to water, dirt, chemicals and heat can damage the
gas control and shut down the control system.
• Cycling frequency. Fireplaces that may cycle 20,000 times
annually should be checked monthly.
• Intermittent use. Fireplaces that are used seasonally should
be checked before shutdown and again before the next use.
• Dusty, wet or corrosive environment. Because these
environments can cause the gas control to deteriorate more
rapidly, the system should be checked more often.
• Any control should be replaced if it does not perform properly
on checkout or service. In addition, replace any module if it
is wet or looks like it has been wet.
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SERVICE
Do not disassemble the gas control; it contains non-replaceable
components. Attempted disassembly or repair can damage the
control.
Exactly follow the warnings and the lighting instructions.
1. Before lighting, smell around the fireplace area for gas. If
the fireplace uses Propane (bottled) gas, be sure to smell
next to the floor because Propane Gas is heavier than air. If
you smell gas, immediately shut off the manual valve in the
gas piping to the fireplace or on Propane at the tank. Do not
try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch
or use the phone. Leave the building and call your gas
supplier. If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the fire
department.
2. The gas control must be replaced if it has been flooded with
water. Call a qualified service technician.
3. The gas control is a safety device. It must be replaced
in case of any physical damage such as bent terminals,
missing parts, stripped threads, or evidence of exposure to
excessive heat.
Follow the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of
your appliance.
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 normal 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 oil
from the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated - open a
window.
Burn your fireplace for at least one hour the first time you
use it. If optional fan kit has been installed, place fan in the
OFF position during this time.
IMPORTANT: Turn off gas before servicing fireplace. Have a
qualified service person perform these check-ups once a year
preferably before the using of the fireplace.
• Clean Burner and Control Compartment
Keep the control compartment and burner area clean by
vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
Cleaning Procedure
1. Turn off fireplace.
2. Remove the barrier screen and glass door assembly. See
Glass Door Removal.
3. Remove decorative media (a clean portable shop-vac is
recommended).
4. Vacuum burner cover and burner screen areas. The control
module located in the bottom front corner can also be
vacuumed off.
5. Replace decorative media.
6. Reinstall the glass door and barrier screen.
7. Ignite fireplace. See Lighting Instructions.
8. If flame appears abnormal, call a service person.
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