Maintenance & Service; Maintenance: Frequency & Tasks; Maintenance Tasks: Qualified Service Technician; Burner Ignition & Operation - Monessen Hearth Glow Getter Series Installation & Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Service
Any safety screen removed for servicing must be replaced
prior to operating the unvented room heater.
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.mon-
essenhearth.com to locate a dealer. We recommend an-
nual service by a qualified service technician.
A. Maintenance: Frequency and Tasks
The matrix below is an overview of maintenance tasks to
be performed on the appliance. Section B gives details
and instructions needed to assist the appropriate person
in performing the tasks.
Task Frequency
Pilot Inspection
Annually
& Cleaning
Log Inspection Annually
Firebox
Annually
Inspection
Burner Ignition
Annually
& Operation
B. Maintenance Tasks: Qualified Service
Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
Pilot
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Small soft brush, pipe cleaner
• Inspect and remove dust, spider webs and lint
• Gently run pipe cleaner through air intake port
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.
To be completed by
Qualified Service
Technician
Monessen • Glow Getter Owner's /Installation Manual • 4621-900 Rev. E • 09/20
C. Burner Ignition and Operation
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualified Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk
broom, flashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a
manometer.
• Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot
or igniter.
• Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion
or deterioration. Replace burner if necessary.
• Inspect for lifting or other flame problems.
• Inspect orifice for soot, dirt and corrosion. Verify orifice
size is correct. See Service Parts List for proper orifice
sizing.
• Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as
required.
• Inspect pilot flame pattern and strength. See Figure 12.1
and 12.2 for proper pilot flame pattern. Clean or replace
orifice spud as necessary.
Thermocouple
for Natural Gas
Figure 12.1 Correct Pilot Flame Appearance
Thermocouple
for Natural Gas
Figure 12.2 Incorrect Pilot Flame Appearance
Thermocouple
for LP
Thermocouple
for LP
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