Maintenance Tasks - Qualified Service Technician - Outdoor Lifestyles ODFORTG-36 Owner's Manual

C. Maintenance Tasks - Qualified Service
Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
Glass Cleaning
(Exterior and Interior of Installed Glass)
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Qualified Service Technician
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.
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 res-
idue that can stain carpeting or floor surfaces.
• Remove barrier screen from fireplace and set aside on
work surface.
• See Section 11.A in the installation manual 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 barrier screen.
Glass Cleaning Exterior (outdoor)
• Remove the top trim at the top of the stainless steel
outdoor decorative face. See Figure 4.2.
• Remove the stainless steel decorative face by lifting up
and out.
• Remove the exterior glass door by unfastening the top
four machine bolts, the two side bolts, and the two
bottom corner bolts. Loosen the two middle bottom
bolts but do not remove totally to help support the
assembly.
• Lift glass up and out. See Figure 4.2.
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercial cleaner on
both sides and clean the outdoor side of the second
glass.
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Figure 4.2 Exterior Glass Cleaning
• Replace in reverse order after cleaning.
Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable
work surface.
• Inspect gasket seal and its condition.
• Inspect fixed glass assembly for scratches and nicks that
can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
• Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame.
Replace as necessary.
• Verify that fixed glass assembly is properly retained and
attachment components are intact and not damaged.
Replace as necessary.
Logs
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves.
• Inspect for damaged or missing logs. Replace as neces-
sary. Refer to Installation manual for log placement instruc-
tions.
• Verify correct log placement and no flame impingement
causing sooting. Correct as necessary.
Firebox Inspection
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, sandpaper, steel wool,
cloths, mineral spirits, primer and touch-up paint.
• Inspect for paint condition, warped surfaces, corrosion
or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.
• Replace fireplace if firebox has been perforated.
Control Compartment and Firebox Top
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, dust
cloths