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Maintaining and Servicing the Fireplace
Although the frequency of fireplace servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualified
service technician should perform an fireplace check-up annually.
Debris from any outside source and/or soot must be removed from the fireplace. Allow logs to cool, remove if necessary,
vacuum and replace in accordance with instructions on pages 13-16. It is imperative that control compartments, burners,
and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
WARNING
Risk of injury or property damage
Before servicing:
• Turn off gas.
• Disable remote control.
• Ensure fireplace is completely cooled.
• Remove door lock screw.
After Servicing:
• Replace door lock screw.
WARNING
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
• Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts.
• Condition of glass, glass assembly.
• Obstructions of combustion and ventilation
air.
• Condition of logs.
• Condition of firebox.
• Burner ignition and operation.
• Burner air shutter adjustment.
• Gas connections and fittings.
Clean:
• Glass.
• 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.
• Burner, burner ports.
Risk of:
•
Fire
• Delayed ignition or explosion
• Exposure to combustion fumes
• Odors
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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 film on glass.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
doors.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white film.
• Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
• Turn off fireplace after 3-4 hours of operation
and ALLOW TO COOL.
• Remove and clean glass assembly.
• Replace glass assembly and operate
fireplace for an additional 12 hours.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
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