Maintaining Your Heater's Appearance; Cleaning Your Heater; Yearly Service Procedure - Travis Industries DVS User Manual

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Maintaining Your Heater's Appearance

! Fingerprints or other marks left on the gold surface may become etched in place if they are not wiped clean prior to
turning the heater on. Clean the surfaces with denatured alcohol and a soft cloth.

Cleaning Your Heater

¥ Use denatured alcohol and a soft cloth to clean the gold surfaces. Other cleaners may leave a film that may become
etched into the gold.
¥ All other surfaces may be cleaned with a soft rag, soap and water.

Yearly Service Procedure

! Failure to inspect and maintain the heater may lead to improper combustion and a potentially dangerous situation. We
recommend the following procedures be done by a qualified technician.
1 Check the pilot flame. It should engulf approximately 3/8" of the top of the thermocouple (see illustration below). If it
does not, contact your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
2 Shut off gas to the heater by turning the gas control knob to "OFF" (see step A under "Starting the Pilot" on page 19).
Let the heater cool for 15 minutes. Remove the door and face (see the instructions included with the face) and remove
the glass (see page 14).
3 Remove the logs, twigs and embers (see page 15 - NOTE: the logs are fragile). If any log is cracked or deteriorated,
replace it when re-installing. Check the logs for sooting. A small amount of soot along the bottom of the logs is normal.
If excessive sooting is found, the heater will require adjustment. Contact your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
4 Clean the burner pan (especially in the burner holes and slots) and inspect the following:
¥ Check for burner pan holes that are cracked, severely warped, or corroded.
¥ Make sure the burner pan assembly fits flat against the floor of the firebox.
¥ Check the firebox and area around the pilot to make sure there is no warping or damage.
If any problem is found, discontinue use and contact your dealer for or a qualified technician for service.
Before Disassembly: Check the pilot flame. It should
impinge the top 3/8Ó of the thermopile and engulf the
thermocouple.
3/8Ó
5 Replace the log set. Inspect the glass gasket. If it is deteriorated, replace. It may be re-attached to the glass using high-
temperature gasket cement (see page 14 for an illustration). If the glass is damaged, replace it. Replace the glass and
tighten the glass clip nuts fully. Make sure the gasket forms a seal and the side pieces of glass butt up against the center
piece. If needed, re-align or replace the gasket to insure an air-tight seal. Replace the door.
6 Inspect the area behind the control cover. Check the gas control valve and all of the gas lines. If any damage is found,
discontinue use and contact your dealer for service.
7 Start the pilot and turn on the main burner. The flames should be orange/yellow and not touch the top of the firebox. If
the pilot or main burners do not burn correctly, contact your dealer for service. Monitor the blower operation.
8 Remove any debris or vegetation near the vent termination. Contact your dealer if any sooting or deterioration is found
near the vent termination.
Y H
OUR EATER
Thermopile
Pilot Hood
Thermocouple
Check the walls and
ceiling of the firebox
for deterioration.
Check the burner
holes and slots.
Burner Pan
Make sure the
burner pan seals
against the floor
of the firebox.