Heat & Glo Fireplace DAKOTA 42H - Manual (Page 22)

22 Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42/Dakota 42H • 4036-905 Rev I • 10/05
Although the frequency of appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualifi ed
service technician should perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating season.
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
Inspect external vent cap regularly.
• Ensure no debris blocks cap.
• Combustible
materials blocking cap may
ignite.
• Restricted air flow affects burner
operation.
WARNING
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
• Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts.
• Condition of glass, glass assembly and glass
seal.
• Obstructions of combustion and ventilation
air.
• Condition of logs.
• Condition
of fi rebox.
• Burner ignition and operation.
• Burner air shutter adjustment.
• Gas
connections and fi ttings.
• Obstructions of termination cap.
Clean:
• Glass.
• A i r p a s s a g e w a y s , g r i l l e s , c o n t r o l
compartment.
• Burner, burner ports.
Risk of:
• Fire
• Delayed ignition or explosion
• Exposure to combustion fumes
• Odors
WARNING
Handle glass assembly with care.
Note: Clean glass after initial 3-4 hours
operation. Longer operation without
cleaning glass may cause a permanent
white fi lm on glass.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
doors.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white fi lm.
• Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
• Turn off appliance after 3-4 hours of
operation and ALLOW TO COOL.
• Remove and clean glass assembly.
• Replace glass assembly and operate
appliance for an additional 12 hours.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
CAUTION
12
Maintaining and Servicing the Appliance
Risk of injury or property damage
Before servicing:
• Turn
off gas.
• Turn off electricity to appliance.
• Disable remote control, if one is present.
• Ensure appliance is completely cooled.
After Servicing:
• Replace any screen or barrier that was removed.
• Reseal and reinstall any venting removed for
servicing.
WARNING