Match Lighting Instructions; Maintenance; Cleaning And Servicing - Monessen Hearth DFS32C Installation Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and MAINTENANCE
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
button, light a match and hold the flame 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 for pilot
access.
4. Call a qualified service technician for repair or replacement of the piezo ignitor.
Turn off heater and allow to cool before
cleaning.
Disconnect electrical power before clean-
ing or servicing.

CLEANING AND SERVICING

Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified 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 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
combustion.
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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 dis-
cussed 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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MATCH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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