Maintenance; Annual System Inspection; Logset And Burner Cleaning; Care Of Cast Iron - Vermont Castings Intrepid INDVRCB Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Your Intrepid Gas Heater will provide years of service with
minimal upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure
that your stove continues to function properly.

Annual System Inspection

Have the entire heater and venting system inspected an-
nually by a qualified gas technician. Replace any worn or
broken parts.
Logset and Burner
Cleaning and Inspection
Cleanliness is critical to the proper function of the heater.
The logset and burner must all be kept free of dust and
unobstructed by debris. Inspect these areas before each
use and clean as necessary.
1. Turn the burner OFF and let the heater cool completely
before cleaning.
2. Lift the Stove Front up and then swing the bottom out
to disengage it from the heater shell. (Fig. 81)
3. Carefully remove the glass and frame assembly and
place it out of the way on a flat, padded surface such
as a counter protected by a towel.
4. Carefully inspect the Logs for damage. Contact your
local dealer if any damage is evident. DO NOT OPER-
ATE THE HEATER WITH DAMAGED LOGS.
5. Use a soft bristled brush to sweep dust or debris from
the Logs, Pilot and Burner. Use care as the logs are
fragile and susceptible to damage.
6. Replace the glass panel and frame assembly.
7. Replace the Stove Front.

Care of Cast Iron

An occasional dusting with a dry rag will help keep the
painted surfaces looking new. Use high-temperature stove
paints, available through your local dealer, to touch-up
areas as needed. Clean areas to be painted with a wire
brush and be sure to cover the logs, burner and valve as-
sembly, glass and frame assembly. Apply the paint spar-
ingly; two light coats of paint will give better results than a
single heavy coat.
Clean porcelain enamel surfaces with a soft, damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. If necessary, use only
a cleaning agent formulated especially for use on porcelain
enamel surfaces.
CAUTION
TURN THE PILOT OFF BEFORE PAINTING. ALLOW
THE HEATER TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE
PAINTING.
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Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater

Maintenance

WARNING: Let the glass cool completely before at-
tempting to clean.
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During
start-up, condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside
of the glass and causes lint, dust and other airborne par-
ticles to cling to the glass surface. Also initial paint curing
may deposit a slight film on the glass. It is therefore recom-
mended that the glass be cleaned two or three times with a
non-ammonia household cleaner and warm water (we rec-
ommend gas fireplace glass cleaner). After that the glass
should be cleaned two or three times during each heating
season depending on the circumstances present.
Clean glass after first two weeks of opera-
tion.
Replace glass only with Vermont Castings Group approved
parts. Refer to Page 40 for Replacement Parts. Refer to
Figure 82 and previous instructions for removal of the
damaged glass frame.
Fig. 81 Remove the stove front.

Cleaning the Glass

Glass Replacement

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Remove Front
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