Hearth & Home Technologies 4055-187 Benutzerhandbuch

Heatilator  •  Novus NDV Series  •  4055-187 Rev. V  •  1/12

15

Frequency: Seasonally

By:  Homeowner

Tools needed:  Protective gloves and safety glasses.

•  Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or 

obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris, 
etc.

• 

Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construc-
tion (building additions, decks, fences, or sheds).  See 
Section 6.

•  Inspect for corrosion or separation.
•  Verify weather stripping, sealing and fl ashing  remains 

intact.

•  Inspect draft shield to verify it is not damaged or missing.

The following tasks must be performed by a qualifi ed tech-
nician.

Frequency: Annually

By:  Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable 
work surface.

•  Inspect gasket seal and its condition.
• Inspect 

fi xed glass assembly for scratches and nicks that 

can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.  

• Confi rm there is no damage to glass or glass frame.  

Replace as necessary.

• Verify 

that 

fi xed glass assembly is properly retained and 

attachment components are intact and not damaged.  
Replace as necessary. 

Frequency: Annually

By:  Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves.

•  Inspect for damaged or missing logs.  Replace as 

necessary.  

•  Verify correct log placement and no fl ame impingement 

causing sooting.  Correct as necessary.

Frequency: Annually

By:  Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves, sandpaper, steel wool, 
cloths, mineral spirits, primer and touch-up paint.

•  Inspect for paint condition, warped surfaces, corrosion 

or perforation.  Sand and repaint as necessary.

•  Replace appliance if fi rebox has been perforated. 

Frequency: Annually

By:  Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, dust 
cloths

•  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.  

•  Remove all foreign objects.
•  Verify unobstructed air circulation.

Frequency: Annually

By:  Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk 
broom,  fl ashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a 
manometer.

•  Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot 

or igniter.

• 

Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion 
or deterioration.  Replace burner if necessary.

•  Replace ember materials with new dime-size pieces.  

DO NOT block ports or obstruct lighting paths. Refer to 
Section 15 for proper ember placement.

•  Verify batteries have been removed from battery back-

up IPI systems to prevent premature battery failure or 
leaking.

•  Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all 

ports. Verify that there is no ignition delay.

•  Inspect for lifting or other fl ame problems.
•  Verify air shutter setting is correct. See Section 15. for 

required air shutter setting.  Verify air shutter is clear of 
dust and debris. 

• Inspect 

orifi ce for soot, dirt and corrosion. Verify orifi ce 

size is correct.  See Service Parts List  for proper orifi ce 
sizing.

•  Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as 

required.

• Inspect 

pilot 

fl ame pattern and strength. See Figures 3.1 

and 3.2 for proper pilot fl ame pattern. Clean or replace 
orifi ce spud as necessary.

•  Inspect thermocouple/thermopile or IPI fl ame  sensing 

rod for soot, corrosion and deterioration. Polish with fi ne 
steel wool or replace as required.

•  Verify thermocouple/thermopile or IPI millivolt output.

Replace as necessary.