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Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Dakota 42-B/Dakota 42H-B • 4036-909 • Rev L 10/09 27
B. Maintenance and Service Tasks:
Inspect Maintenance Tasks
Doors, surrounds and fronts
1 Inspect for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
2 Verify no obstructions to airow through the louvers.
3 Verify proper clearance to combustible household objects is maintained.
Glass assembly and glass
1 Inspect glass panels for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
2 Conrm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
3 Verify that latches engage properly, clip studs are not stripped, and glass attachment components are
intact and operating properly. Replace as necessary.
4 Clean glass using a nonabrasive cleaner such as Brasso®. Replace glass assembly if severely
coated with silicate deposits that cannot be removed.
Valve compartment and
rebox top
1 Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these areas.
Screw tips that have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should be avoided.
2 Remove any foreign objects.
3 Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Logs 1 Inspect for broken, damaged or missing logs. Replace as necessary.
2 Verify correct log placement and no ame impingement causing sooting. Correct as necessary.
Firebox 1 Inspect for paint condition, warpage, corrosion or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.
2 Replace appliance is rebox has been perforated.
Burner ignition and
operation
1 Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot or igniter.
2 Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion or deterioration. Replace burner if
necessary.
3 Replace rockwool with new dime-sized and shaped pieces. Do not block ports or obstruct lighting
paths.
4 Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all ports. Verify there is no ignition delay.
5 Inspect for lifting or other ame problems.
6 Verify air shutter is clear of dust and debris.
7 Inspect orice for soot, dirt or corrosion.
8 Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as required.
9 Inspect pilot ame strength. Clean or replace orice as necessary.
10 Inspect thermocouple/thermopile or IPI sensor rod for soot, corrosion and deterioration. Clean with
emery cloth or replace as required.
11 Verify millivolt output. Replace as necessary.
Remote controls
1 Verify operation of remote.
2 Replace batteries in remote transmitters and battery-powered receivers.
3 If appliance will not be used for a long period of time, verify batteries have been removed from battery
back-up in IPI systems to prevent premature battery failure or leaking.