Avalon Firestyles B-Vent-1995 - Manual (Page 31)

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AINTAINING
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OUR
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EATER
Maintaining Your Stove's Appearance
! The enameled surfaces may chip if struck. Damaged surfaces may be repaired using the enamel touch-up paint available
from Travis Industries.
! Fingerprints or other marks left on the gold surface may become etched in place if they are not wiped clean prior to
turning the stove on. Clean the surfaces with denatured alcohol and a soft cloth.
Cleaning Your Stove
¥ Use denatured alcohol and a soft cloth to clean the gold surfaces. Other cleaners may leave a film that may become
etched into the gold.
¥ Enameled surfaces may be cleaned with a soft rag and water.
Yearly Service Procedure
! 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 3/8" 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 "OFF" (see step A under "Starting the Pilot" on page 28).
Let the heater cool for 15 minutes. Remove the door (see step 1 on page 23) and slide the center piece of glass out (see
step 2 on page 23).
3 Remove the log set (see page 24). If any log is cracked or deteriorated, replace it when re-installing. Check the logs for
sooting. A small amount of soot along the bottom of the logs is normal. 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.
¥ Make sure the burner pan assembly fits flat against the floor of the firebox.
¥ 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 and slots.
Make sure the
burner pan seals
against the floor of
the firebox.
Check the walls and
ceiling of the firebox
for deterioration.
Before dissassembly, check the pilot flame. It should engulf approximately
3/8" of the thermopile and come off both ends of the pilot hood.
Thermopile
Pilot Hood
Burner Pan
5 Replace the log set. Inspect the gasket. If it is deteriorated, replace. It may be re-attached using high-temperature
gasket cement. The gasket drapes down 1/8" over the stove body (see step 4 on page 25). Replace the glass and tighten
the glass clip nuts fully (see step 4 on page 25). If the glass is damaged, replace it - make sure the gasket forms a seal
and the side pieces of glass butt up against the center piece. 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 door.
6 Inspect the area behind the control cover. Check the gas control valve and all of the gas lines. If any damage is found,
discontinue use and contract 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. If it
makes excessive noise, contact your dealer for an evaluation.
8 Remove any debris or vegetation near the vent termination. Contact your dealer if any sooting or deterioration is found
near the vent termination.