Maintenance Tasks - Qualifi Ed Service Technician - Outdoor Lifestyles CARODG36I-B Owner's Manual

C. Maintenance Tasks - Qualifi ed Service
Technician
The following tasks must be performed by a qualifi ed ser-
vice technician.
Burner Ignition and Operation
Frequency: Annually
By: Qualifi ed Service Technician
Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk
broom, fl ashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a
manometer.
• Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all
ports. Verify that there is no ignition delay.
• Inspect for lifting or other fl ame problems.
• Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as
required.
• Inspect pilot fl ame pattern and strength. See Figure 4.1
for proper pilot fl ame pattern. Clean or replace orifi ce
spud as necessary.
• Inspect flame sensing rod for soot, corrosion and
deterioration. Polish with fi ne steel wool or replace as
required.
• Verify that there is not a short in fl ame sense circuit
by checking continuity between pilot hood and fl ame
sensing rod. Replace pilot as necessary.
Figure 4.1 IPI Pilot Flame Patterns
NOTE: Appearance of rock jig, pilot shield and media tray
may vary between appliance models.
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Firebox
Frequency: Annually
By: 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 appliance if fi rebox has been perforated.
Surface cracking or crazing of fi rebrick material is normal
and expected. All cracks are acceptable and do not require
replacement of the unit or the fi rebox with the exception of:
• Cracks compromising the surface plane of the fi rebox.
See Figure 4.6.
Figure 4.2. Surface plane of fi rebox is comprised and should be
replaced.