Maintenance; Cleaning Procedure; Flame Adjustment & Characteristics - Vermont Castings D232 Installation Instructions & Homeowner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

1. It is important to keep the burner and the burner
compartment clean. This must be done periodically, at
least once per season. (See Cleaning Procedure).
2. Clean the brass trim using a soft clean cloth, slightly
dampened with lemon oil and buff with a soft clean
cloth. Do NOT use brass polish or household cleaners
as these products will damage the brass trim. Lemon
oil can be obtained at supermarkets or hardware
stores.
3. The optional FK12 and FK24 Fan requires periodic
cleaning. Check the fan and the area around the fan
assembly and wipe or vacuum at least once per month
during the operating season.
4. Contact your local representative to arrange an annual
service program.

CLEANING PROCEDURE

1. Turn off pilot light at gas valve.
2. Remove front glass.
3. Remove logs.
CAUTION: LOGS MAY BE HOT
4. Vacuum burner compartment especially around
orifice/primary air openings.
5. Reinstall logs.
6. Check pilot and main burner operation.
7. Reinstall glass front.
8. Recheck pilot and main burner operation.
9. Check visually the flame pattern and compare with
Fig. 39, 40a & b or 41.
FLAME ADJUSTMENT (RN/RP MODELS)
For units equipped with Hi/Lo valves, flame adjustment
is accomplished by rotating the Hi/Lo adjustment knob
located near the centre of the gas control. (Fig. 38 & 39)
Turn
counterclockwise
to increase
flame height.
Turn
counterclockwise
to decrease
flame height.
FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
It is important to periodically perform a visual
check of the pilot and the burner flames.
Compare them to the pictorials illustrated
below (Fig. 40a & b, or 41). If any of the
flames appear abnormal call a service person.
3/8" - 1/2"
SIT PILOT
D232
- 20 -
Turn clockwise
flame height.
Turn clockwise
to increase
flame height.
PSE PILOT
Fig. 40a
to lower
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
Fig. 40b
Fig. 41