Cleaning And Servicing; Operating Information - Vermont Castings AVFL42NTSC Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

CLEANING AND SERVICING

Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or quali-
fi ed service technician is recommended to prevent
malfunction and/or sooting.
Turn off heater and allow to cool before
cleaning. Disconnect electrical power
before cleaning or servicing.
Remove logs, if installed, handling carefully by holding
gently at each end. Gloves are recommended to prevent
skin irritation from ceramic fi bers. If skin becomes irritated,
wash gently with soap and water. Also remove glass, stones
and/or glass chunks, as applicable. Refer to manual for
correct log placement.
PERIODIC CLEANING – Refer to parts diagram for
location of items discussed below.
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Do not use cleaning fl uid to clean logs or any part of
heater.
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Brush logs and/or stones with soft bristle brush or
vacuum with brush attachment.
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Clean iceberg glass with a soft wet cloth.
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Vacuum loose particles and dust from the burner,
controls.
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Inspect and clean burner air intake holes. Remove
lint or particles with vacuum, brush, or pipe cleaners.
Failure to keep air intake holes clean will result
in sooting and poor combustion.
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The fi replace face should be dusted and wiped with
a wet soapy cloth.
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ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION – Refer to parts
diagram for location of items discussed below.
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Inspect and clean burner air intake holes. Remove
lint or particles with vacuum, brush or pipe cleaners.
Failure to keep air intake holes clean will result
in sooting and poor combustion.
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Inspect and clean all burner ports.
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Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of
lint at air intake holes.
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Verify fl ame pattern and log placement for proper
operation.
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Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner
and rear burner.
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Replace battery in remote control device.

OPERATING INFORMATION

Avoid any drafts that alter burner fl ame patterns. Do
not allow fans to blow directly into the fi replace. Do not
place a blower inside the burn area of the fi rebox. Ceiling
fans may create drafts that alter fl ame patterns. Sooting
and improper burning will result.
During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain oils,
fi lms, or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harm-
ful, but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they
are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance
possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation. This
is a normal and temporary occurrence.
The initial break-in operation should last two to three hours
with the burner at the highest setting. Provide maximum
ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to
dissipate. Any odors remaining after this initial break-in
period will be slight and will disappear with continued use.
This appliance must not be used with glass doors.
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