Recommendations for Maintenance and Cleaning
Recommendations for Maintenance and Cleaning Behind
Moveable Gas Appliances
WARNING
!
DO NOT USE the SnapFast QD or Standard Snap QD as the gas shutoff method when
cleaning or servicing the appliance .
Dormont recommends that the gas connector, accessories, and restraining
cable be checked during every cleaning . If there is any damage, contact a pro-
fessional for repair or replacement .
Disconnecting the Gas Line
1 .
Turn off the gas appliance .
2 .
Carefully pull the equipment away from the wall . Stop when the restraining cable is taut .
3 .
Turn off the gas supply at the manual shutoff valve or the Safety Quik located off the
main manifold line . The handle of both the manual shutoff valve and the Safety Quik
should be perpendicular to the valves .
4 .
Unplug any electrical cords in the area to be cleaned .
5 .
Disconnect the gas connector from the appliance using either the SnapFast QD, the
Standard Snap QD, or the Safety Quik . Refer to the instructions on page 20 or 21 .
6 .
Detach the restraining cable snap hook on the wall .
7 .
Carefully pull the gas appliance away from the wall .
8 .
Clean behind the equipment . Ensure that no grease, grime, cleaning solutions or other
chemical substances enter the SnapFast QD, the Standard Snap QD, or the gas line .
WARNING
!
STRONG CLEANING SOLUTIONS OR CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES SHOULD NOT COME
IN CONTACT WITH THE GAS CONNECTOR OR ACCESSORIES. These may include
acids, solvents, fluxes with zinc chloride, or other chlorinated chemicals . If contact occurs,
rinse the gas connector and/or accessories with water and dry thoroughly with clean cloths .
If there are any signs of damage to the gas connector or accessories, turn off the gas supply
and have the gas line replaced by a professional immediately .
9 .
Carefully inspect the gas connector, fittings, restraining cable, and attachment points at
the wall and on the appliance . If there is any damage, contact a professional for repair or
replacement .
Reconnecting the Gas Line
1 .
Reconnect the SnapFast QD, Standard Snap QD or Safety Quik . Refer to the instruc-
tions on page 20 or 21 .
2 .
Reattach the restraining cable to the wall .
3 .
Plug in any electrical cords in the area that were previously unplugged .
4 .
Turn the handle on the manual gas shutoff valve or Safety Quik to the "On" position .
The handle of both the manual shutoff valve and the Safety Quik should be parallel to
the valves .
5 .
Carefully push the appliance back toward the wall . If using a Safety Set, push the appli-
ance back until it seats in the Safety Set .
WARNING
!
Make sure that the casters do not roll over the connector and that the connector is not twist-
ed, kinked, torqued, crushed, or otherwise damaged .
6 .
If required, re-light the pilot light and turn on the equipment .
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