Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service Technician - Heat & Glo ST-550TM-IPI Owner's Manual

Porcelain Firebox Panel 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 door frame 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 door or decorative front from fireplace and set
aside on work surface.
• See Section 14.F for instructions to remove fixed glass
assembly.
• Clean porcelain panels with a non-abrasive commercially
available cleaner.
• Carefully set fixed glass assembly in place on fireplace.
Hold glass in place with one hand and secure glass
latches with the other hand.
• Reinstall door or decorative front.
Venting
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses.
• Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or
obstruction such as plants, bird nests, leaves, snow,
debris, etc.
• Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construc-
tion (building additions, decks, fences, or sheds). See
Section 6.
• Inspect for corrosion or separation.
• Verify weather stripping, sealing and flashing remains
intact.
• Inspect draft shield to verify it is not damaged or missing.
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B. Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service
Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable
work surface.
• Inspect gasket seal and its condition.
• Inspect fixed glass assembly for scratches and nicks that
can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
• Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame.
Replace as necessary.
• Verify that fixed glass assembly is properly retained and
attachment components are intact and not damaged.
Replace as necessary.
Firebox
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, sandpaper, steel wool,
cloths, mineral spirits, primer and touch-up paint.
• Inspect for paint condition, warped surfaces, corrosion
or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.
• Replace fireplace if firebox has been perforated.
Control Compartment and Firebox Top
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, dust
cloths.
• Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair.
Use caution when cleaning these areas. Screw tips that
have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should
be avoided.
• Remove all foreign objects.
• Verify unobstructed air circulation.