Maintenance; Annual Cleaning; Glass Care & Replacement - Jøtul GF 160 DV IPI Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

16. Maintenance

NOTICE:
THIS APPLIANCE AND VENT SYSTEM MUST BE
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INSPECTED ANNUALLY BY A QUALIFIED GAS
TECHNICIAN. Keep this manual for reference.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY
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AND DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE APPLIANCE
BEFORE ANY SERVICE WORK IS PERFORMED.
GLASS AND SAFETY SCREEN BARRIERS
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE IF ANY OF THE
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GLASS PANELS OR SAFETY SCREEN BARRIERS IS
REMOVED, CRACKED, DAMAGED OR MISSING.
REPLACE DAMAGED COMPONENTS USING ONLY
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GENUINE JØTUL PARTS AVAILABLE FROM ANY
JØTUL AUTHORIZED DEALER. REPLACEMENT
SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY A LICENSED OR
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
CAUTION: HANDLE BROKEN GLASS WITH CARE.
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REMOVE THE LOG SET AND USE A VACUUM TO CLEAN
ANY REMAINING GLASS FRAGMENTS FROM THE
BURNER AND FIREBOX.

Annual Cleaning

Vent System
The entire vent system, including the chimney if
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appropriate, should be inspected every year. If the
venting is disassembled for any reason, it should
be reassembled and seale d according to the vent
manufacturer's instructions provided at the initial
installation. DO NOT USE SILICONE SEALANT.
Burner System
Periodically inspect the firebox, valve compartment,
convection airways and optional blower to BE CERTAIN
THAT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR IS
UNOBSTRUCTED.
The valve compartment should be vacuumed regularly
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to remove dust and debris. Vacuum more frequently if
there are pets in the home.
Use a soft brush attachment and handle log set
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components carefully.
The pilot assembly and burner base should be
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inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified
technician. Replace any component showing evidence
of corrosion.
Glass Care
Clean the glass only when necessary. Wipe the surface
with a clean, dampened, soft cloth. Follow with a dry, soft
towel. Take care not to scratch the glass surface.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THE GLASS.
NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHEN IT IS HOT.
DO NOT USE AMMONIA-BASED CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
Glass and Gasket Inspection
It is important that the glass gasket be inspected at
least annually. Examine the ribbon gasket for signs of
deterioration and make sure the gasket has a positive seal.
Replace the gasket if necessary. Refer to the replacement
parts list on page 39.
NOTE: INSPECT THE GLASS SURFACE FOR SCRATCHES
AS THESE CAN WEAKEN THE PANEL TENSILE
STRENGTH. REPLACE THE PANEL IF ANY SCRATCHES
ARE FOUND. USE ONLY DOOR GLASS KIT 158067 AND
SIDE GLASS PANEL 158080. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ANY
OTHER TYPE OF GLASS.
Front Door Glass & Gasket Replacement Kit
158067
Tools: needle nose pliers
1. Lift and remove the Top Plate.
2. Use the Latch Tool to pull each latch hook forward to
disengage them from the glass frame. Fig. 2.2, page 5.
3. Lift the glass frame up and off of the firebox.
4. The glass panel is held in place by four tabs at the
frame corners. Use a screwdriver or small pliers to pry
these up just enough to release the glass panel. See fig.
16.1, page 32.
5. Remove the old gasket material.
6. Wrap the new gasket material evenly around the edge
of the glass, peeling back the protective strip to expose
the adhesive as you go, leaving a 1/2" overlap at the top.
ress the adhesive side down onto the glass surface. Do
not stretch the gasket.
7. Place the gasketed glass within the frame and carefully
bend each of the corner retainer tabs back just enough
to secure the glass in the frame. The Replacement
Glass kit includes 4 Tinnerman compression clips for
use in case a tab should break. The clips engage over
the edge of the frame sides.
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