Care And Cleaning Of Plated Surfaces; Glass Doors; Glass Cleaning; Door Gasket - Heatilator C40 Owner's Manual

3. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces

Frequency: Initially and as needed
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Vinegar or glass cleaner, soft towel
CAUTION! Do not use a polish with abrasives. It will
scratch plated surfaces.
• Use a glass cleaner or vinegar and towel to remove
the oils.
• Oils can cause permanent markings on plating if not
removed.
• After plating is cured, oils will not affect the fi nish.

4. Glass Doors

Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
• Inspect glass panels for cracks. Replace if this
condition is present.
• Inspect glass gasket. Confi rm glass does not move
around in glass frame.

5. Glass Cleaning

Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Vinegar or glass cleaner, soft towel
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Use a
damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or a commercially
available oven cleaner. Remove any oven cleaner
residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water.

6. Door Gasket

Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
• Open door, place half a dollar bill inside and close
the door.
• Attempt to pull the bill out.
• If the bill gives good resistance or is not removable,
the gasket is adjusted correctly. If the bill is
easily removed, the gasket needs adjustment or
replacement to create an even seal all around door.
It may be necessary to adjust or tighten the door latch.
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7. Ash Removal

Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Covered metal container, metal
shovel, fi replace broom
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT remove ashes until
the fi re is out and the fi replace is cold.
• Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight
fi tting lid.
• The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a noncombustible fl oor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending fi nal
disposal.
• If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained
in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
8. Baffl e and Blanket
Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed:
• Ensure correct baffl e and baffl e protection channel
placement; replace baffl e components if damaged
or missing.
• The ceramic blanket and baffl e board MUST be in
contact with the back of the fi rebox and even with
each other in the front. The baffl e protection channel
MUST be in position. Refer to Section 3.A.3.

9. Firebrick

Frequency:
By:
Tools Needed:
• Inspect condition of brick. Replace if crumbly or
otherwise deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in.
(6 mm).