Maintenance Tasks-Qualifi Ed Service Technician - Heat & Glo LUX36 Owner's Manual

Venting
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses.
• Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or
obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris,
etc.
• Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construc-
tion (building additions, decks, fences, or sheds). See
Section 6.
• Inspect for corrosion or separation.
• Verify weather stripping, sealing and fl ashing remains
intact.
B. Maintenance Tasks-Qualifi ed Service
Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualifi ed ser-
vice technician.
Glass Cleaning
(Exterior and Interior of Installed Glass)
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Qualifi ed Service Technician
Tools Needed: Protective gloves, ceramic glass cleaner,
drop cloth and a stable work surface.
WARNING! Risk of Injury! Glass installation and re-
moval must be performed only by a qualifi ed service tech-
nician.
CAUTION! Handle fi xed glass assembly with care.
Glass is breakable.
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
• DO NOT clean glass while it is hot
NOTICE! Use only glass cleaner compatible with ce-
ramic glass. Other types of glass cleaner may damage
the glass surface when exposed to high temperatures.
• Prepare a work area large enough to accommodate fi xed
glass assembly and door frame by placing a drop cloth
on a fl at, stable surface.
Note: Fixed glass assembly and gasketing may have res-
idue that can stain carpeting or fl oor surfaces.
• Remove door or decorative front from fi replace and set
aside on work surface.
• See Section 14.E for instructions to remove fi xed glass
assembly.
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available
cleaner.
- Light deposits: Use a soft cloth with soap and water.
- Heavy deposits: Use commercial fireplace glass
cleaner (consult with your dealer).
• Carefully set fi xed glass assembly in place on fi replace.
Hold glass in place with one hand and secure glass
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latches with the other hand.
• Reinstall door or decorative front.
Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualifi ed Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable
work surface.
• Inspect gasket seal and its condition.
• Inspect fi xed glass assembly for scratches and nicks that
can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
• Confi rm there is no damage to glass or glass frame.
Replace as necessary.
• Verify that fi xed glass assembly is properly retained and
attachment components are intact and not damaged.
Replace as necessary.
Firebox
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualifi ed 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 fi replace if fi rebox has been perforated.
Control Compartment and Firebox Top
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualifi ed Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, dust
cloths
• Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair.
Use caution when cleaning these areas. Screw tips that
have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should
be avoided.
• Remove all foreign objects.
• Verify unobstructed air circulation.
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