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OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When lit for the first time, the fireplace will emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is a normal temporary condition caused by the curing of the logs and the
After extended periods of
a vacation or a warm weather season, the fireplace may emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is caused by dust particles in the heat exchanger burning off. In both cases, open a window to sufficiently ventilate the room.
Purge the gas line with the glass door removed. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING:
A. This fireplace is equipped with a pilot which must be lit by hand while following these instructions exactly.
B. Before operating smell all around the fireplace area for gas and next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it. Call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Turn off all gas to the fireplace.
•Open windows.
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electric switch; do
not use any phone in your building. | GAS KNOB |
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire de- partment.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: The gas valve has an interlock device which will not allow the pilot burner to be lit until the thermocou- ple has cooled. Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool.
When lighting and
1.Stop! Read the above safety information on this label.
2.Turn off all electric power to the fireplace.
3.Turn the gas knob clockwise 
to off.
4.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas including near the floor. Stop! Follow "B" in the above safety information on this label. If you don't smell gas go the next step.
5.Turn gas knob 
to pilot.
6.Depress slightly and hold gas knob while lighting the pilot with the push button ignitor. Keep knob depressed for one minute, then release. If pilot does not continue to burn, repeat steps 3 through 5.
7.With pilot lit, depress and turn gas knob
wise 
to on.
8.If equipped with remote
9.Turn on all electric power to the fireplace.
TO TURN OFF GAS
1.Turn off all electric power to the fireplace if service is 2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-
to be performed. | wise | to off. Do not force. |
MAINTENANCE
Turn off the gas and electrical power before servicing the fireplace.
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when serv- icing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dan- gerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. This fireplace and its venting system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service per- son. The fireplace area must be kept clear and free of com- bustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
1.In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly, remove the logs to expose both assemblies.
2.Keep the control compartment, logs, burner, air shutter opening and the area surrounding the logs clean by vacu- uming or brushing, at least once a year.
3.Check to see that all burner ports are burning. Clean out any of the ports which may not be burning or are not burn- ing properly.
4.Check to see that the pilot flame is large enough to engulf the thermocouple and thermopile and reaches to- ward the burner with the third jet.
5.Replace the cleaned logs.
6.Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on all openings when the gas knob for the burner is turned on. A 5 to
10second total
7.Check that the gasketing on the sides, top and bottom of the door is not broken or missing. Replace if necessary.