Operating Warnings; Maintenance Instructions - ORTAL Front Facing Series Installation And Operation Manual

ORTAL direct vent gas fireplace heaters are sealed combustion, air-circulating gas fireplaces designed for
residential applications.
For your safety, please read the following warnings carefully before lighting your fireplace. If you do not
follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
WARNING –DO NOT OPERATE YOUR APPLIANCE IF:
The glass is NOT properly secured in place
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Connection points are not sealed (for appliances with glass-to-glass connections)
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Glass is cracked
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You smell gas
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Any part of the appliance has been under water
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You have any doubt about safe operation of the unit
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If any part has been under water, do not use the appliance. Immediately call a qualified,
professional service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any parts of the control
system and any gas controls which have been under water.
The following sections provide maintenance information, checklists and logs.
General Maintenance: Tips and Warnings
WARNING –SERVICING
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It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform a routine inspection at the
beginning of each heating season.
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Turn off the gas and electricity BEFORE servicing the fireplace.
WARNING –BURNER AND VENT INSPECTIONS
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Periodic checks should be made of the burner for correct position and condition. Visually
check the flame of the burner, making sure that the flames are steady. For any problem, call
a qualified service technician.
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The venting system must be inspected before use. Annual inspection by a qualified field
technician must be scheduled to ensure the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
WARNING –SUBMERGED PARTS
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Do not use the appliance if any part has been under water, or if you suspect that it may have
been under water. Immediately call a qualified, professional service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any parts of the control system and any gas controls which have
been under water.
WARNING –HANDLING OF GLASS
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NEVER operate the appliance without the glass properly securely in place.
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The glass must be removed ONLY by an authorized qualified installer.
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The technician should ONLY remove the glass with the suction cup supplied by the
manufacturer. Lower the glass to rest in a safe place to prevent damage to the glass edges.
WARNING –CLEANING THE UNIT
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ALWAYS turn off the gas valve before cleaning.
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Do NOT clean when hot. Make sure unit has had time to cool prior to cleaning any surface or
component, interior or exterior.
Ortal Installation Manual: Built-in Models, September 2018

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