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Maintaining and Servicing the Appliance
Although the frequency of appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualifi ed
service technician should perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating season.
WARNING
Risk of injury or property damage
Before servicing:
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Turn off gas.
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Turn off electricity to appliance.
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Disable remote control, if one is present.
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Ensure appliance is completely cooled.
After Servicing:
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Replace any screen or barrier that was removed.
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Reseal and reinstall any venting removed for
servicing.
WARNING
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
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Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts.
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Condition of glass, glass assembly and glass
seal.
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Obstructions of combustion and ventilation
air.
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Condition of logs.
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Condition of fi rebox.
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Burner ignition and operation.
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Burner air shutter adjustment.
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Gas connections and fi ttings.
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Obstructions of termination cap.
Clean:
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Glass.
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A i r p a s s a g e w a y s , g r i l l e s , c o n t r o l
compartment.
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Burner, burner ports.
Risk of:
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Fire
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Delayed ignition or explosion
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Exposure to combustion fumes
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Odors
Heat & Glo LifeStyle Collection • Dakota 42-B/Dakota 42H-B • 4036-909 Rev C • 07/06
CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
Note: Clean glass after initial 3-4 hours
operation. Longer operation without
cleaning glass may cause a permanent
white fi lm on glass.
When cleaning glass door:
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Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
doors.
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Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
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Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white fi lm.
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Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
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Turn off appliance after 3-4 hours of
operation and ALLOW TO COOL.
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Remove and clean glass assembly.
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Replace glass assembly and operate
appliance for an additional 12 hours.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
Inspect external vent cap regularly.
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Ensure no debris blocks cap.
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Combustible materials blocking cap may
ignite.
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Restricted air flow affects burner
operation.
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