Hearth and Home Technologies A42CH EN - Manual (Page 36)

Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 Rev Y • 10/06 36
Fire Risk
• Do not use chimney cleaners or fl ame
colorants in your fi replace.
Will corrode chimney.
WARNING
D. Maintenance Task List
Asphyxiation Risk
Fire Risk
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
• Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts
• Condition of glass and glass assembly
• Obstructions of combustion and ventilation
air
• Gas connections and fi ttings (if present)
• Obstructions of termination cap
• Refractory
panels
Clean:
• Glass
• Air passageways, grilles
WARNING
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white fi lm.
• Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
CAUTION
E. Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney fi re:
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by
qualifi ed professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certifi ed professionals, or
technicians under the direction of certifi ed professionals,
conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection
of the chimney.
• Replace components of the chimney and fi replace as
specifi ed by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney
is properly secured.
A chimney fi re can permanently damage your chimney sys-
tem. Failure to replace damaged components and make
proper repairs creates risk of fi re.
Inspect Maintenance Tasks
Screens 1. Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary. Screens are required.
2. Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects.
Glass Doors 1. Inspect glass panels for cracks. Replace if this condition is present.
2. Confi rm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
3. Clean glass using a non-abrasive cleaner such as Brasso©.
Circulation Compartment 1. Remove any foreign objects.
2. Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Firebox 1. Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly, deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm).
Chimney 1. Inspect for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
2. Confi rm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants, etc.
3. Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions) has been maintained.
4. Inspect for corrosion or separation.
5. Verify weather stripping, sealing and fl ashing remain intact.
6. Inspect for creosote and remove as needed. (See Sections 10 and 11)
Grate 1. If grate burns out, it should be replaced only with the grate specifi ed on the rating plate and in the replacement
parts list for this fi replace.