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INSPECTING BURNERS
Pilot Flame Pattern
Burner Flame Pattern
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole
INSPECTING BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 46 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 47 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the fireplace will shut down.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 47
•turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20 for Thermostat-Controlled Models or page 22 for Remote- Ready Models)
•see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 28
Note: The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve, but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color.
Pilot Burner | Pilot Burner |
Thermocouple | Thermocouple |
Figure 46 - Correct Pilot Flame | Figure 47 - Incorrect Pilot Flame |
Pattern (Propane/LP Remote- | Pattern (Propane/LP Remote- |
Ready Shown) | Ready Shown) |
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 49
•turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20 for
•see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 28
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fire- place may need more frequent cleaning due to exces- sive lint from carpeting, pet hair, bedding material, etc.
WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in soot- ing and property damage.
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 48 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 49 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows sporadic, irregular flame tipping. The flame should not be dark or have an orange/reddish tinge.
Note: When using the fireplace the first time, the flame will be orange for approximately one hour until the log cures.
Figure 48 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 49 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear of dust, dirt, lint, and pet hair. Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don't follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.
1.Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
2.Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 50, page 25).
3.Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.
4.Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.
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