Avalon Firestyles Vashon-1998 to 1999 - Manual (Page 22)

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Maintenance
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Cleaning Your Heater
Warning 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 stove on.
With the heater cool, use denatured alcohol and a soft cloth to clean gold surfaces. Other cleaners
may leave a film that may become etched into the gold.
Yearly Service Procedure
Warning Failure to inspect and maintain the heater may lead to improper combustion and a
potentially dangerous situation. We recommend the following procedures be done by a
qualified technician.
1 Check the pilot flame. It should engulf approximately 3/8Ó of the top of the thermocouple
(see illustration below). If it does not, contact your dealer for service.
2 Shut off gas to the heater by turning the gas control knob to ÒOFFÓ (see step A under
ÒStarting the PilotÓ on page 19). Let the heater cool for 15 minutes. Open the door (see
page 16).
3 Remove the log set and embers (see page 17 - NOTE: the log set is fragile). If any
log is cracked or deteriorated, replace it when re-installing. Check the logs for sooting. If
excessive sooting is found, the heater will require adjustment. Contact your dealer.
4 Clean the burner pan (especially in the burner holes and slots) and inspect the following:
¥ Check for burner pan holes that are cracked, severely warped, or corroded.
¥ 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.
Check the
burner holes
Check the walls and
ceiling of the firebox for
deterioration.
Burner
Pan
Before Disassembly: Check the pilot
flame. It should impinge the top 3/8Ó of the
thermopile and engulf the thermocouple.
Thermopile
Pilot Hood
Thermocouple
3/8Ó
5 Replace the log set. Inspect the glass gasket. If it is deteriorated, replace. It may be re-
attached to the glass using high-temperature gasket cement. If the glass is damaged,
replace it.
6 Check the gas control valve and all of the gas lines. If any damage is found, discontinue
use and contact your dealer for service.