Maintenance; Annual System Inspection; Logset And Burner/Cleaning And Inspection; Care Of Cast Iron - Vermont Castings Stardance 3070 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater
Your Stardance Gas Heater will provide years of
service with minimal 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. 68)
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.
4. Carefully inspect the Logs for damage. Contact your
local dealer if any damage is evident. DO NOT
OPERATE 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.

Care of Cast Iron

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
better 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.
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Maintenance

TURN THE PILOT OFF BEFORE PAINTING.
ALLOW THE HEATER TO COOL COMPLETELY
BEFORE PAINTING.
WARNING: Allow the glass cool completely before
attempting to clean.
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically.
During 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 house-
hold 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
depending on the circumstances present.
Replace glass only with Vermont Castings approved
parts. Refer to page 39 for Replacement Parts. Refer to
Figure 67 and previous instructions for removal of the
damaged glass frame.
Fig. 67 Remove the Stove Front.
CAUTION

Cleaning the Glass

Clean glass after first two weeks of opera-
tion.

Glass Replacement

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