E. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1.Cleaning the Burner and Control Compartment
Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a year. Always turn off the gas valve before cleaning.
2.Checking Flame Patterns
Check the flame of the burner periodically, making sure the flames are steady, not lifting or floating. Adjust the air shutter if necessary. The flame color should be blue with yellow tips. The thermocouple tip should be covered with flame. See Figure 13.
4.Logs
a.Cleaning the Logs
Your gas logs require little care. Keep the burner assembly, logs and burner area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing with a dry paint brush at least twice a year or as necessary.
CAUTION:
The logs can get very hot. Handle only when they are cool.
After burning, the logs become fragile, so take care in han- dling.
Figure 13 - Thermocouple
3.Adjusting the Air Shutter
To adjust the air shutter, remove the logs from the appliance. Loosen the screw on the burner air shutter and rotate the shutter to open. Tighten the screw and reinstall the logs.
Note:
•Always turn off the gas to the pilot before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions in this manual.
•Always keep the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
•Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep the front of the appliance clear of all obstacles and materials.
•Leave clearance of at least 36” from the front of the appliance.
•The air shutter should not be blocked.
b.Removing the Logs
Remove the logs in reverse order of placement (see “Log Placement”).
5.Stainless Steel Parts
Weather and heat exposure may cause discoloration of stainless steel parts. This is normal and not warranted.
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