Maintenance Tasks - Qualified Service Technician - Heatilator RAVE42-IFT-B Owner's Manual

Surrounds, Decorative Barrier Fronts
Frequency: Annually
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves, stable work surface
• Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary.
• Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair
as necessary.
• Check that air intake and discharge areas are not
blocked.
• Vacuum and dust surfaces.
Remote Control
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Replacement batteries and remote con-
trol instructions.
• Locate remote control transmitter and receiver.
• Verify operation of remote. Refer to remote control
operation instructions for proper calibration and setup
procedure.
• Place batteries as needed in remote transmitters and
battery-powered receivers.
• Place remote control out of reach of children.
If not using your fireplace for an extended period of time
(summer months, vacations/trips, etc), to prevent unin-
tended operation:
• Remove batteries from remote controls.
• Unplug 6 volt adapter plug on IPI models.
Venting and Termination Cap
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses.
• Inspect exposed venting and termination cap for block-
age or obstruction such as plants, bird nests, leaves,
snow, debris, etc.
• Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construc-
tion (building additions, decks, fences, or sheds).
• Inspect for corrosion or separation.
• Verify caulking and sealing of vent components and
termination cap remains intact.
• Inspect draft shield to verify it is not damaged or missing.
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C. Maintenance Tasks - Qualified Service
Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable
work surface.
• Inspect gasket seal and its condition.
• Inspect fixed glass assembly for scratches and nicks that
can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
• Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame.
Replace as necessary.
• Verify that fixed glass assembly is properly retained and
attachment components are intact and not damaged.
Replace as necessary.
Log Inspection
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves.
• Inspect for damaged or missing logs. Replace as neces-
sary. Refer to Installation manual for log placement instruc-
tions.
• Verify correct log placement and no flame impingement
causing sooting. Correct as necessary.
Firebox Inspection
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, sandpaper, steel wool,
cloths, mineral spirits, primer and touch-up paint.
• Inspect for paint condition, warped surfaces, corrosion
or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.
• Replace fireplace if firebox has been perforated.
Control Compartment and Firebox Top
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, dust
cloths
• Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair.
Use caution when cleaning these areas. Screw tips that
have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should
be avoided.
• Remove all foreign objects.
• Verify unobstructed air circulation.