Hearth and Home Technologies Dakota 42-CE Outdoor Fireplace User Manual


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20 Heat & Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42-CE • 4036-915 Rev I • 1/07
Although the frequency of fi replace servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualifi ed
service technician should perform an fi replace check-up at the beginning of each heating season.
Debris from any outside source and/or soot must be removed from the fi eplace. Allow logs to cool, remove if necessary,
vacuum and replace in accordance with instructions on pages 13-15.
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
• Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts.
• Condition of glass, glass assembly.
• 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.
Clean:
• Glass.
• Air passageways, grilles, control
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 fi replace after 3-4 hours of operation
and ALLOW TO COOL.
• Remove and clean glass assembly.
• Replace glass assembly and operate
fi replace for an additional 12 hours.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
CAUTION
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Maintaining and Servicing the Fireplace
Risk of injury or property damage
Before servicing:
• Turn off gas.
• Disable remote control, if one is present.
• Ensure fi replace is completely cooled.
After Servicing:
• Replace any screen or barrier that was removed.
• Reseal and reinstall any venting removed for
servicing.
WARNING
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