Maintenance And Service; Maintenance: Frequency And Tasks; Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner - Outdoor Lifestyles ODFORTG-36 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. Contact your dealer
to answer questions regarding proper operation, trouble-
shooting and service for your appliance. Visit www.Out-
door Lifestylesproducts.com to locate a dealer. We rec-
ommend annual service by a qualified service technician.
A. Maintenance: Frequency and Tasks
Task Frequency
Glass Cleaning
Seasonally
(interior)
Remote Control Seasonally
Venting Seasonally
Glass Cleaning Annually
(exterior)
Gasket Seal and Annually
Glass Inspection
Log Inspection Annually
Firebox Inspection Annually
Control Annually
Compartment &
firebox Top
Burner Ignition & Annually
Operation
Light Bulbs As needed
Firebox (FireBrick) Annually
B. Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service
technician only. The appliance 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 ap-
pointment.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding material, et cetera. It is im-
perative that control compartments, burners and circulat-
ing air passageways of the appliance be kept clean. Any
safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appli-
ance.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The fireplace shall be turned
off and cooled before servicing.
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To be completed by
Homeowner
Qualified Service
Technician
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Glass Cleaning (Interior)
(Exterior of Installed Glass Only)
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Protective gloves, glass cleaner, drop
cloth and a stable work surface.
WARNING! Risk of Injury! Glass installation and re-
moval should be performed only by a qualified service
technician.
• Homeowner may only clean outsides of glass.
• Call your dealer for a service appointment to have inside
of glass cleaned.
CAUTION! Glass is breakable.
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
• DO NOT clean glass while it is hot
• Remove the barrier screen by lifting up and out.
• Rotate the right and left panels toward the glass.
• Remove glass by unlatching the three latches at the
top of the glass, pulling the latches away from the
glass up and release back in.
• Lift glass up and out of the bottom track.
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available
cleaner. Also clean second glass from inside the
fireplace.
- Light deposits: Use a soft cloth with soap and water
- Heavy deposits: Use commercial fireplace glass
cleaner (consult with your dealer)
Figure 4.1 Interior Glass Cleaning