Maintenance; Maintaining Your Fireplace's Appearance; Yearly Service Procedure - Travis Industries Travis DVL Owner's Manual

Maintenance

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Maintaining Your Fireplace's Appearance

! Fingerprints or other marks left on the optional gold surface may become etched in place if they are not wiped
clean prior to turning the heater on. Clean gold with denatured alcohol and a soft cloth (make sure the fireplace is
cool). Other cleaners may leave a film that may become etched into the gold.
• Clean the glass with soap and water (do not use abrasive cleaners). To remove the glass, follow the instructions
on page 32.

Yearly Service Procedure

! Failure to inspect and maintain the fireplace may lead to improper combustion and a potentially dangerous
situation. The following procedures must be done by a qualified technician.
1 Check the pilot flame. It should touch approximately 3/8" of the top of the thermopile and touch the top of the
thermocouple (see illustration below). If it does not, contact your dealer for service.
2 Shut off gas to the fireplace by turning the gas control knob to "OFF" (see step A under "Starting the Pilot" on
page 37). Let the fireplace cool for 15 minutes. Remove the faceplate (see instructions included with face) and
glass (see page 32).
3 Remove the log set (NOTE: the logs are very fragile - see page 33). If severely deteriorated, replace.
Check the logs for sooting. A small amount of soot along the bottom of the logs is normal. If excessive sooting
is found, the fireplace will require adjustment. Contact your dealer.
4 Clean the burner tube (especially the burner holes) and inspect the following:
• Check the burner for cracked holes, warpage, or corrosion.
• Check the firebox and area around the pilot to make sure there is no warping or damage.
• If any problem is found, discontinue use and contact your dealer for service.
Before Disassembly - Check the pilot
flame. It should touch the thermocouple
and thermopile.
Thermopile
5 Replace the log set. Replace the glass (if the glass is damaged, replace it). Make sure the gasket along the
perimeter of the glass contacts the face of the firebox and forms an air-tight seal. If it does not, re-align or
replace the gasket to insure an air-tight seal. Replace the faceplate.
6 Inspect the area behind the access door. Clean if necessary. Check the gas control valve and all of the gas
lines. If any damage is found, discontinue use and contact your dealer for service.
7 Start the pilot and turn on the main burner. The flames should be orange/yellow and not touch the top of the
firebox. If the pilot or main burners do not burn correctly, contact your dealer for service. Monitor the blower
operation.
8 Inspect the glass. If damage is found, replace the glass (with frame) with Travis Industries glass assembly
(glass installation is on page 32).
9 Remove any debris or vegetation near the vent termination. Contact your dealer if any sooting or deterioration is
found near the vent termination.
1 0 Inspect the vent sections. If any sections are disconnected or require replacement, make sure to seal both
inner and outer sections of pipe and secure the sections together with three sheet metal screws.
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(for qualified service personnel only)
Check the walls and ceiling of the firebox for
deterioration.
Pilot Hood
Thermocouple
Check the burner holes.
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Make sure the
burner pan is not
warped or
damaged.
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