Avalon Firestyles Salish-1999 to 2000 - 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 tube (especially in the burner holes and slots) and inspect the following:
¥ Check for burner tube 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.
Make sure the
burner pan is not
warped or
damaged.
Check the walls and ceiling of the firebox for
deterioration.
Before Disassembly: Check the pilot flame. It should
touch the top 3/8Ó of the thermopile and thermocouple.
Thermopile
Pilot Hood
3/8Ó
Thermocouple
5 Replace the log set. Inspect the glass gasket. If it is deteriorated, replace. 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.
7 To check the door seal, place a dollar bill along the door perimeter then close and latch the door. If the
dollar bill is held in place securely, the door seal is adequate. However, it the dollar bill slides out
easily, you should adjust the door. Contact your dealer to obtain directions on tightening the door
seal.