Desa (V)VC42N SERIES - Manual (Page 27)

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Glass Door
Pilot and Burners
Logs
Venting System
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before
cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners and
circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect
these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace
inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace
may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
GLASS DOOR
WARNING: Handle glass door panel with care. Do
not strike, slam or otherwise abuse glass. Do not oper-
ate fireplace with the glass door unlatched removed,
cracked or broken.
WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners as this
may damage glass. Use a nonabrasive household glass
cleaner to clean glass. Do not clean glass when hot.
Glass must be cleaned periodically. During start-up it is normal for
condensation to form on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust and
other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. During initial
start-up a slight film may form on the glass due to paint curing.
The glass should be cleaned several times with a non-ammonia,
nonabrasive household cleaner and warm water after the first two
weeks of operation. Thereafter, clean the glass two or three times
during each heating season, depending on the usage and circum-
stances present. Refer to Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 21
of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning.
WARNING: Only parts supplied by the manu-
facturer should be used when replacing broken or
damaged glass door panel (see Replacement Parts,
page 31). This glass door panel is a complete unit.
No substitute materials may be used.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while
handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove
if glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from
glass.
If glass has been broken, carefully remove glass door (see Remov-
ing/Replacing Glass Door, page 21). Vacuum all glass pieces with
a shop vac.
CAUTION: Do not vacuum if pieces are hot.
Use only the tempered glass door replacement intended for this
fireplace (see Replacement Parts, page 31 for detail on ordering).
No substitutions may be made. See Removing/Replacing Glass
Door, page 21 for instructions for replacing glass door.
WARNING: Do not operate fireplace with the glass
door unlatched, removed, cracked or broken.
PILOT AND BURNERS
• Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace
when cleaning is complete.
• Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to
remove dust, dirt or lint.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove
excess dust, dirt or lint.
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Lava Rock
and Glowing Embers, page 24, to properly replace logs.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken. See Replacement Parts on page 31.
• Replace ember material periodically as needed. See Replacement
Parts on page 31.
VENTING SYSTEM
Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these
guidelines:
1. Check areas of venting system that are exposed to the weather for
corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). Have
these items replaced immediately by a qualified service person.
2. Remove the vent cap and shine a flashlight into the vent. Re-
move any foreign material.
3. Check for evidence of excessive condensation. Continuous
condensation can cause corrosion of caps, pipes and fittings
and can be caused by having excessive lateral runs, too many
elbows or exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold
weather.
4. Inspect joints to verify that no pipe section or fitting has been
disturbed and loosened. Check mechanical supports such as wall
straps for rigidity.