Match Lighting Instructions; Cleaning And Servicing - Vermont Castings DFS3224A Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

1. Remove any items necessary for easy access to the pilot (for example: logs, screens, etc.). 1. Remove any items necessary for easy access to the pilot (for example: logs, screens, etc.).
2. Follow appropriate lighting instructions found previously. Instead of pushing and releasing the piezo 2. Follow appropriate lighting instructions found previously. Instead of pushing and releasing the piezo
button, light a match and hold the fl ame to the end of the pilot and ignite the pilot.
3. After control knob has been released and pilot stays lit, reinstall any items that were removed 3. After control knob has been released and pilot stays lit, reinstall any items that were removed
for pilot access.
4. Call a qualifi ed service technician for repair or replacement of the piezo ignitor. 4. Call a qualifi ed service technician for repair or replacement of the piezo ignitor.

CLEANING AND SERVICING

Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualifi ed service technician is recommended to
prevent malfunction and/or sooting.
Remove logs, handling carefully by holding gently at each end. Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation from
ceramic fi bers. 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.
• Do not use cleaning fl uid to clean logs or any part of heater.
• Brush logs with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush attachment.
• Vacuum loose particles and dust from the front and rear burner, control and piezo covers and grate weldment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Inspect and clean all burner ports.
• Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of lint at air intake holes.
• Verify fl ame pattern and log placement for proper operation.
• Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner and rear burner.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MATCH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

Turn off heater and allow to cool before
cleaning. Disconnect electrical power
before cleaning or servicing.
CLEANING AND SERVICING
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