Maintenance And Service Tasks - Outdoor Lifestyles 42-B Owner's Manual

B. Maintenance and Service Tasks:
Inspect
Doors, surrounds and fronts 1 Inspect for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
2 Verify no obstructions to airflow through the louvers.
3 Verify proper clearance to combustible household objects is maintained.
Glass assembly and glass 1 Inspect glass panels for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
2 Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
3 Verify that latches engage properly, clip studs are not stripped, and glass attachment components are
4 Clean glass using a nonabrasive cleaner such as Brasso®. Replace glass assembly if severely
Valve compartment and 1 Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these areas.
firebox top
2 Remove any foreign objects.
3 Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Logs 1 Inspect for broken, damaged or missing logs. Replace as necessary.
2 Verify correct log placement and no flame impingement causing sooting. Correct as necessary.
Firebox 1 Inspect for paint condition, warpage, corrosion or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.
2 Replace appliance is firebox has been perforated.
Burner ignition and 1 Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot or igniter.
operation
2 Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion or deterioration. Replace burner if
3 Replace rockwool with new dime-sized and shaped pieces. Do not block ports or obstruct lighting
4 Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all ports. Verify there is no ignition delay.
5 Inspect for lifting or other flame problems.
6 Verify air shutter is clear of dust and debris.
7 Inspect orifice for soot, dirt or corrosion.
8 Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as required.
9 Inspect pilot flame strength. Clean or replace orifice as necessary.
10 Inspect thermocouple/thermopile or IPI sensor rod for soot, corrosion and deterioration. Clean with
11 Verify millivolt output. Replace as necessary.
Remote controls 1 Verify operation of remote.
2 Replace batteries in remote transmitters and battery-powered receivers.
3 If appliance will not be used for a long period of time, verify batteries have been removed from battery
Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Dakota 42-B/Dakota 42H-B • 4036-909 • Rev M 09/11
intact and operating properly. Replace as necessary.
coated with silicate deposits that cannot be removed.
Screw tips that have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should be avoided.
necessary.
paths.
emery cloth or replace as required.
back-up in IPI systems to prevent premature battery failure or leaking.
Maintenance Tasks