Cleaning & Servicing - Monessen Hearth NB18 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

CLEANING AND SERVICING
CLEANING AND SERVICING
Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified service technician is recommended
to prevent malfunction and/or sooting.
Turn off heater and allow to cool before
cleaning. Disconnect electrical power
before cleaning or servicing.
Remove logs, handling carefully by holding gently at each end. Gloves are recommended to prevent
skin irritation from ceramic fibers. If skin becomes irritated, wash gently with soap and water. Refer
to manual for correct log placement.
PERIODIC CLEANING - Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below.
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Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater.
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Brush logs with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush attachment.
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Vacuum loose particles and dust from the front and rear burner, control and piezo covers and
grate weldment.
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Inspect and clean burner air intake holes. Remove lint or particles with vacuum, brush, or pipe
cleaners. Failure to keep air intake holes clean will result in sooting and poor combus-
tion.
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External case should be dusted and wiped with a wet soapy cloth.
ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION - Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed
below.
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Inspect and clean burner air intake holes. Remove lint or particles with vacuum, brush or pipe cleaners.
Failure to keep air intake holes clean will result in sooting and poor combustion.
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Inspect and clean all burner ports.
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Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of lint at air intake holes.
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Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper operation.
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Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner and rear burner.
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Replace battery in remote control device.
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