Maintenance; Cleaning Instructions Anti-Reflective Glass - Kalfire G Series Installation Instructions Manual

7. Maintenance

The following sections provide information about the
maintenance
of the fireplace.
- Maintenance
- Malfuntions
- Malfunction of the Natural Spark Generator
7.1 Maintenance
Maintenance frequency
The gas fire should be inspected for optimal, sustainable and safe
use annually. Malfunctions to the gas fire must be fixed instantly.
Inform your client about the possibilities of a maintenance
contract.
Before and after the heating season
As time passes, tarnish can form on the inside of the class. This
can be removed by using a moist cloth or non-scratching cleaning
detergent (ceramic glass cleaner). Do not use corrosive or
abrasive substances for cleaning the fireplace. Damage to varnish
is not included in the warranty. Small damaged can be removed
by using heat-resistant varnish. This varnish is available at Kalfire.
7.1.1 Cleaning the (standard) ceramic windows.
WARNING Different cleaning instructions apply for anti-
reflective glass.
The gas fire glass can become contaminated when the fireplace
is burning, but also when it is not. Potential causes can be:
Smoking materials in the fireplace (especially in the beginning), air
contamination, quality of the
type of gas etc.
Conditions:
•
Filth and stains on the glass must be removed immediately.
•
Never turn on the fireplace when it has filth or stains
on the glass. This can lead to permanent contamination.
•
Clean the glass after the first use of the fireplace and clean
the glass regularly in the initial period.
•
Use scratch-free cleaning substances only.

7.1.2 Cleaning instructions anti-reflective glass

The gas fire glass can become contaminated when the fireplace is
burning, but also when it is not. Potential causes can be: Smoking
materials in the fireplace (especially in the beginning),
air contamination, quality of the type of gas etc.
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Anti-reflective glass is polished ceramic glass to which a number
of metal oxide coatings have been applied that reduce the
reflection to less than 1%. To prevent damage to these coatings,
it is important that you carefully comply to the following cleaning
instructions. A blue/purple discolouration can become visible on
the anti-reflective glass, as a result of using the gas fire.
Conditions:
•
Filth or stains on the glass must be removed immediately.
•
Never turn on the fireplace when it has filth or stains on
the glass. This can lead to permanent contamination.
•
Clean the glass after the first use of the fireplace and clean
the glass regularly in the initial period.
•
Wear (rubber) gloves when cleaning
the glass; fingerprints are particularly noticeable on anti-
reflective glass.
•
Use water and a soft cotton cloth, chamois leather
or a microfibre cloth.
•
Use neutral glass detergent only: water solution with
neutral or light alkaline detergent without additives
or abrasive substances. The acceptable share of ammonia
and solvents that are organically soluble in water must be
smaller than 5%.
•
Carefully clean the glass: use sufficient moisture, avoid
pressure and rub the substance from top to bottom, to
prevent cleaning detergent to remain on the glass.
•
Continuously dry the glass completely using the cloth.
•
When using a vacuum lifter to remove the door, the suction
cup rubber must be clean in order to prevent damage to the
coating.
The table below lists the types of products never to be used when
cleaning the anti-reflective glass:
Never use the products
below!:
toilet cleaners
hydrochloric acid
bleach
domestos
benzene, hexane or
petroleum-based solvents
scouring powders, abrasive
materials, steel wool,
scrubbing or scouring pads,
scrapers, razor blades,
paper, ceramic stove
cleaners
The glass coating can
be damaged by:
alkaline detergents or
detergents with high levels
of ammonia
acids
chlorine or sodium hypochlorite
detergents
solvents
Aggressive cleaning materials