Maintenance Tasks - Qualified Service Technician - Outdoor Lifestyles CARODG36I-C Owner's Manual

C. Maintenance Tasks - Qualified Service
Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
Burner Ignition and Operation
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk
broom, flashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a
manometer.
• Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all
ports. Verify that there is no ignition delay.
• Inspect for lifting or other flame problems.
• Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as
required.
• Inspect pilot flame pattern and strength. See Figure 4.1
for proper pilot flame pattern. Clean or replace orifice
spud as necessary.
• Inspect flame sensing rod for soot, corrosion and
deterioration. Polish with fine steel wool or replace as
required.
• Verify that there is not a short in flame sense circuit
by checking continuity between pilot hood and flame
sensing rod. Replace pilot as necessary.
Figure 4.1 IPI Pilot Flame Patterns
NOTE: Appearance of rock jig, pilot shield and media tray
may vary between appliance models.
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Firebox
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 appliance if firebox has been perforated.
Surface cracking or crazing of firebrick material is normal
and expected. All cracks are acceptable and do not require
replacement of the unit or the firebox with the exception of:
• Cracks compromising the surface plane of the firebox.
See Figure 4.2.
Figure 4.2. Surface plane of firebox is comprised and should be
replaced.