Cleaning And Maintenance; Venting System; Cleaning Glass; Pilot And Burner Flames - Vermont Castings VC31LDVINTSC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

VC31LDVI/VC31CDVI Gas Fireplace Insert
Make sure the master switch on the command center is
in the "OFF" position. Wait at least five (5) minutes before
starting maintenance. Refer to Operating Instructions on
Page 26.

VeNtING system

A qualified agency should examine the venting system
annually.

CleANING GlAss

Clean the ceramic glass periodically. Condensation will
sometimes form on the glass during a cold startup. This is
normal for all gas fireplaces and inserts. This condensation
often attracts dust and lint to the surface of the glass. The
initial paint curing of the appliance can also leave a slight
film on the glass. This is a temporary problem.
You should clean the glass after the first two weeks of use.
After that, you should clean the glass no more than two or
three times a season. Use a mild glass cleaner to clean
the door. Do not use abrasive cleaners. They will damage
the glass surface.

pIlOt AND BuRNeR FlAmes

Visually check pilot and burner flames periodically. Refer
to Figure 48 for typical burner flame. Refer to Figure 49
for typical pilot flame.
Figure 48 -
Typical Burner Flame (VC31LDVI Only)
LG1131
VCFIDVI31 log flames
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CleANING and mAINteNANCe

FIReBOx CleANING

1. Carefully remove log set, and embers or decorative
glass from combustion chamber.
2. Vacuum burner compartment thoroughly.
3. Vacuum any dust off logs.
4. Remove any lint from main burner and pilot.
5. Carefully replace log set, and embers or decorative
glass and glass beads in their correct positions. Refer
to Pages 21 through 24.
6. Replace door.
7. Relight pilot. Refer to Page 26.
8. Turn on main burners.
•
Allow logs and decorative glass to cool
completely before cleaning. logs and
decorative glass reach high tempera-
tures.
•
make sure clearances to combustibles
leave enough room for maintenance and
service.
•
Carefully reassemble and reseal insert
properly after any cleaning or servic-
ing.
Figure 49 -
Typical Pilot Flame
Sensor
Thermopile
FP2568
FP2568
pilot flame
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