Heat & Glo • SLR-X-AU-L Owner’s Manual • 2653-981 Rev. B • 5/20
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Glass Cleaning
Frequency:
Seasonally
By:
Homeowner
Tools Needed
: Protective gloves, glass cleaner, drop
cloth and a stable work surface.
CAUTION!
Handle fixed glass assembly with care.
Glass is breakable.
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
•
DO NOT
clean glass while it is hot
•
Prepare a work area large enough to accommodate fixed
glass assembly and door frame by placing a drop cloth
on a flat, stable surface.
Note
: Fixed glass assembly and gasketing may have res
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idue that can stain carpeting or floor surfaces.
•
Remove decorative front from fireplace and set aside
on work surface.
WARNING!
Risk of Asphyxiation!
Handle fixed glass
assembly with care. Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged and inspect the glass for cracks, chips or
scratches.
•
DO NOT
strike, slam or scratch glass.
•
DO NOT
operate fireplace with glass removed, cracked,
broken or scratched.
•
Replace as a complete assembly.
Removing Fixed Glass Assembly
1. Remove the decorative front.
2. The glass assembly has two upper spring latches
and two lower spring latches. See Figure 4.1. Locate
the two spring latches that are on the upper left and
right of the fireplace.
3. Pull spring latch on one side forward to release glass
assembly while supporting glass assembly with
opposite hand. Repeat for the other upper and two
lower spring latches, always taking care to support
the glass assembly with one hand.
4. Grasp glass on the upper right and left sides and
remove glass assembly by lifting “up” and “out”.
Note:
Observe the presence of a space or gap between
the glass latch and the front of the appliance where the
bottom of the glass assembly is positioned. This gap is
designed for positive placement when replacing the glass
assembly. See Figure 4.1.
•
Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available
cleaner.
- Light deposits: Use a soft cloth with soap and water
- Heavy deposits: Use commercial fireplace glass
cleaner (consult with your dealer)
• Carefully set fixed glass assembly in place on fireplace.
Hold glass in place with one hand and secure glass
latches with the other hand.
B. Maintenance Tasks - Homeowner
The following tasks may be performed annually by the
homeowner. If you are uncomfortable performing any of
the listed tasks, please call your dealer for a service ap
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pointment.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean. Any safety
screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing the appli
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ance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
CAUTION!
Risk of Burns!
The fireplace shall be turned
off and cooled before servicing.
When properly maintained, your fireplace will give you
many years of trouble-free service.
Contact your dealer
to answer questions regarding proper operation, trou
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bleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit www.
heatnglo.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annual
service by a qualified service technician.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service
technician only. The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a professional service person.
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Maintenance and Service
Task
Frequency
To be completed by
Glass Cleaning
Seasonally
Homeowner
Decorative Fronts/
Surrounds
Annually
Venting
Seasonally
Remote Control
Seasonally
Gasket Seal and
Glass Inspection
Annually
Qualified Service
Technician
Firebox Inspection
Annually
Control
Compartment &
firebox Top
Annually
Burner Ignition &
Operation
Annually
Log Set
Annually
A. Maintenance: Frequency and Tasks
