Maintenance; Annual System Inspection; Logset And Burner/Cleaning And Inspection; Care Of Cast Iron - MHSC Oxford OXDV30NV Installation And Operating Manual

Oxford Direct Vent / Natural Vent Gas Heater
Your Gas Heater will provide years of service with mini-
mal upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure
that your stove continues to function properly.

Annual System Inspection

Have the entire heater and venting system inspected
annually by a qualified gas technician. Replace any
worn or broken parts.
Logset and Burner /
cleaning and Inspection
Cleanliness is critical to the proper function of the
heater. The logset and burner must all be kept free of
dust and unobstructed by debris. Inspect these areas
before each use and clean as necessary.
1. Turn the burner OFF and let the heater cool com-
pletely before cleaning.
2. Lift the Stove Front up and then swing the bottom
out to disengage it from the heater shell. (Fig. 57)
Fig. 57 Remove the stove front.
3. Carefully remove the glass and frame assembly and
place it out of the way on a flat, padded surface such
as a counter protected by a towel.
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4. Carefully inspect the Logs for damage. Contact your
remove front
local dealer if any damage is evident. DO NOT Op-
ERATE THE HEATER WITH DAMAGED LOGS.
5. Use a soft bristled brush to sweep dust or debris
from the Logs, Pilot and Burner. Use care as the logs
are fragile and susceptible to damage. DO NOT USE
A VAcUUM TO cLEAN THE LOGS OR BURNER.
6. Replace the glass panel and frame assembly.
7. Replace the Stove Front.
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Maintenance

TURN THE pILOT OFF BEFORE pAINTING. ALLOW
THE HEATER TO cOOL cOMpLETELY BEFORE
pAINTING.
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will help keep the
painted surfaces looking new. Use high-temperature
stove paints, available through your local dealer, to
touch-up areas as needed. Clean areas to be painted
with a wire brush and be sure to cover the logs, burner
and valve assembly, glass and frame assembly. Apply
the paint sparingly; two light coats of paint will give bet-
ter results than a single heavy coat.
Clean porcelain enamel surfaces with a soft, damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. If neces-
sary, use only a cleaning agent formulated especially
for use on porcelain enamel surfaces.
WARNING: Allow the glass cool completely
before attempting to clean.
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It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. Dur-
ing start-up, condensation, which is normal, forms on
the inside of the glass and causes lint, dust and other
airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. Also
initial paint curing may deposit a slight film on the glass.
It is therefore recommended that the glass be cleaned
two or three times with a non-ammonia household
cleaner and warm water (we recommend gas fireplace
glass cleaner). After that the glass should be cleaned
two or three times during each heating season depend-
ing on the circumstances present.
clean glass after first two weeks of operation.
Replace glass only with MHSC approved parts. Refer to
Page 33 for Replacement Parts. Refer to Figure 58 and
previous instructions for removal of the damaged glass
frame.
cAUTION

care of cast Iron

cleaning the Glass

Glass Replacement

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