Maintenance And Service; Maintenance: Frequency And Tasks; Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner - Heatilator CD4236IFTR 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.heati-
lator.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annual ser-
vice by a qualified service technician.
A. Maintenance: Frequency and Tasks
Task Frequency
Glass Cleaning Seasonally
Decorative
Annually
Fronts
Remote Control Seasonally
Venting Seasonally
Gasket Seal Annually
and Glass
Inspection
Log Inspection Annually
Firebox Annually
Inspection
Control Annually
Compartment &
Firebox Top
Burner Ignition Annually
& Operation
Optional
Black Glass Annually
Refractory
Logs/Grate and
Valve Assembly As Needed
Removal
Burner
Identification/ As Needed
Verification
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To be completed by
Homeowner
Qualified Service
Technician
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, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean. Any safety
screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing the appli-
ance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The fireplace shall 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 decorative front 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 decorative front from fireplace and set aside
on work surface.
WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Handle fixed glass
assembly with care. Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged and inspect the glass for cracks, chips or
scratches.
• DO NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• DO NOT operate fireplace with glass removed, cracked,
broken or scratched.
• Replace as a complete assembly.
Removing Fixed Glass Assembly
• Pull the four glass assembly latches out of the groove
on the glass frame. Remove glass assembly from the
appliance. See Figure 4.1.