Venting
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed:
Protective gloves and safety glasses.
•
Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or
obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris,
etc.
•
Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent
construction (building additions, decks, fences, or
sheds). See Section 6.
•
Inspect for corrosion or separation.
•
Verify weather stripping, sealing and flashing remains
intact.
•
Inspect draft shield to verify it is not damaged or missing.
B. Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service
Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualified
service 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.
Logs
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed:
Protective gloves.
•
Inspect for damaged or missing logs. Replace as
necessary.
•
Verify correct log placement and no flame impingement
causing sooting. Correct as necessary.
Firebox
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.
Heatilator • Novus B-Vent Series • 4055-188 • Rev I • 08/09
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.
Burner Ignition and Operation
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed:
Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk
broom, flashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a manom-
eter.
•
Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with
igniter.
•
Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion
or deterioration. Replace burner if necessary.
•
Replace ember materials with new dime-size pieces.
DO NOT block ports or obstruct lighting paths. Refer to
Section 14.G. for proper rockwool placement.
•
Verify batteries have been removed from battery back-
up IPI systems to prevent premature battery failure or
leaking.
•
Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all
ports. Verify that there is no ignition delay.
•
Inspect for lifting or other flame problems.
•
Verify air shutter setting is correct. See Section 14.L.
for required air shutter setting. Verify air shutter is clear
of dust and debris.
•
Inspect orifice for soot, dirt and corrosion. Verify orifice
size is correct. See Service Parts List for proper orifice
sizing.
•
Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as
required.
•
Inspect pilot flame pattern and strength. See Figure 3.1
and 3.2 for proper pilot flame pattern. Clean or replace
orifice spud as necessary.
•
Inspect IPI flame sensing rod for soot, corrosion and
deterioration. Clean with emery cloth or replace as
required.
•
Verify that there is not a short in flame sense circuit by
checking continuity between pilot hood and flame sense
rod. Replace pilot as necessary. (IPI only)
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