W415-2197 / A / 09.14.1747EN37.1E! WARNINGTHE FIREBOX BECOMES VERY HOT DURING OPERATION. LET THE APPLIANCE COOLCOMPLETELY OR WEAR HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES BEFORE CONDUCTING SERVICE.NEVER VACUUM HOT EMBERS.DO NOT PAINT THE PILOT ASSEMBLY.• This appliance will require maintenance which should be planned on an annual basis.• Service should include cleaning, battery replacement, venting inspection and inspection of the burner,media and firebox. Refer to the door removal section and remove the door as instructed.• Carefully remove media if necessary (logs, glass, brick panels etc).• Using a vacuum with a soft brush attachment, gently remove any dirt, debris or carbon build up from thelogs, firebox and burner. For glass media, follow the installation instructions for pre-cleaning.• Also gently remove any build-up on the pilot assembly including, if equipped; thermopile, thermocouple,fl ame sensor and igniter. NOTE: Clean fl ame sensor using a fi ne emery cloth or a synthetic scrub pad(such as Scotch-Brite™) to remove any oxides. Clean the pilot assembly using a vacuum with a softbrush attachment. It is important that the pilot assembly is not painted.• Inspect all accessible gaskets and replace as required.• Access the blower, if equipped and clean using a soft brush and vacuum.• Re-assemble the various components in reverse order.• Inspect the relief system. The appliance relieves through the main glass door or through the fl aps on thefi rebox top. Ensure they open freely, and close sealed.• Check the gas control valve pilot and Hi / Lo knobs move freely (if equipped) – replace if any stiffness inmovement is experienced.• Check for gas leaks on all gas connections up and downstream from the gas valve including the pilottube connections.11.1 annual maintenance