Maintenance And Service; Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner - Heat & Glo VRT-BZ-N-AUB Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Service

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
When properly maintained, your fireplace will give you
many years of trouble-free service. We recommend annual
service by a qualified service technician.
A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service
technician only. The fireplace should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a professional service person.
The following tasks may be performed annually by the
homeowner. If you are uncomfortable performing any
of the listed tasks, please call your dealer for a service
appointment.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to lint from
carpeting or other factors. Control compartment, burner and
circulating air passageway of the fireplace must be kept
clean.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The fireplace should be turned
off and cooled before servicing.
Glass Cleaning
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Protective gloves, glass cleaner, drop cloth
and a stable work surface.
CAUTION! Handle fixed glass assembly with care. Glass
is breakable.
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
• DO NOT clean glass while it is hot
• Prepare a work area large enough to accommodate fixed
glass assembly and door frame by placing a drop cloth on
a flat, stable surface.
Note: Fixed glass assembly and gasketing may have
residue that can stain carpeting or floor surfaces.
• Remove door or decorative front from fireplace and set
aside on work surface.
• See Sections 9.I and 9.K for instructions to remove fixed
glass assembly.
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available
cleaner.
- Light deposits: Use a soft cloth with soap and water
- Heavy deposits: Use commercial fireplace glass cleaner
(consult with your dealer)
• Carefully set fixed glass assembly in place on fireplace.
Hold glass in place with one hand and secure glass latches
with the other hand.
• Reinstall door or decorative front.
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Doors, Surrounds, Fronts
Frequency: Annually
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves, stable work surface
• Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair
• Check that louvers are not blocked.
• Vacuum and dust surfaces.
Remote Control
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Replacement batteries and remote control
instructions.
• Locate remote control transmitter and receiver.
• Verify operation of remote. Refer to remote control
• Place batteries as needed in remote transmitters and
• Place remote control out of reach of children.
If not using your fireplace for an extended period of
time (summer months, vacations/trips, etc), to prevent
unintended operation:
• Remove batteries from remote controls.
• Unplug 6 volt adapter plug on IPI models.
• Remove battery backup from control module.
Venting
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses.
• Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or
• Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construction
• Inspect through corrosion or separation.
• Verify weather stripping, sealing and flashing remains
• Inspect draft shield to verify it is not damaged or missing.
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as necessary.
operation instructions for proper calibration and setup
procedure.
battery-powered receivers.
obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris,
etc.
(building additions, decks, fences, or sheds). See Sections
6 through 8.
intact.