Desa TC36N Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 32

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Continued
CAUTION: Do not vacuum if
pieces are hot.
Use only the tempered glass door replacement
intended for this fireplace (see Replacement Parts,
page 37 for detail on ordering). No substitutions
may be made. See Removing/Replacing Glass
Door, page 25 for instructions for replacing
glass door.
WARNING: Do not operate
fireplace with the glass door
unlatched, removed, cracked
or broken.
PILOT AND BURNERS
• Remove ember material before cleaning burners
and replace when cleaning is complete.
• Burner and controls should be cleaned with
compressed air to remove dust, dirt or lint.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled
brush to remove excess dust, dirt or lint.
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Install-
ing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers, page 26,
to properly replace logs.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon
buildup on logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken. See Replacement
Parts on page 37.
• Replace ember material periodically as needed.
See Replacement Parts on page 37.
VENTING SYSTEM
Conduct annual inspection of the venting system
following these guidelines:
1. Check areas of venting system that are exposed
to the weather for corrosion (rust spots or streaks
and, in extreme cases, holes). Have these items
replaced immediately by a qualified service
person.
2. Remove the vent cap and shine a flashlight
into the vent. Remove any foreign material.
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3. Check for evidence of excessive condensation.
Continuous condensation can cause corrosion
of caps, pipes and fittings and can be caused
by having excessive lateral runs, too many
elbows or exterior portions of the system being
exposed to cold weather.
4. Inspect joints to verify that no pipe section or
fitting has been disturbed and loosened. Check
mechanical supports such as wall straps for
rigidity.
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