WARNING
Risk of fire. Violation of the clearance requirements can cause improper operation of the equipment. Maintain the placement and clearance requirements specified.
WARNINGRisk of fire. Violation of the clearance requirements can cause improper operation of the equipment. Maintain the placement and clearance requirements specified.
As with most heating systems, airborne particles in the room may be drawn into the heating system and oxidized. As these air borne particles are expelled back into the room, they may accumulate on the heater or other surfaces. Over time, these particles may appear as a black residue, commonly referred to as soot. High concentrations of air borne particles from such things as aerosols, dust, candles, incense, pet hair, high humidity, smoke, or cooking can contribute to poor indoor air quality and accelerate this process.
To minimize the black residue buildup, clean the outer surface of the heater on a regular basis. Wash the cabinet only when cool with any liquid cleaner. Do not use scouring powders or furniture polish. Steffes recommends using Soft Scrub with Bleach™ cleanser or its equal.
Regularly vacuum around all sides of the heater. Check the back of the heater to make sure no objects have fallen behind it. Check all sides of the heater to be sure the required clearances are not being violated. Objects should never be placed on top of the heater.
No additional routine maintenance is required; however, having a professional service technician clean the blower periodically will decrease the likelihood of undesirable blower noise due to dust accumulation.