Hearth and Home Technologies 42H-B, 42-B After the Appliance is Lit, Frequently Asked Questions

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C. After the Appliance is Lit

Initial Break-in Procedure

When you light the appliance, you may notice that it pro- duces heat which does have an associated odor or smell. If you feel this odor is excessive it may require the initial three to four hour continuous burn on high followed by a second burn up to 12 hours to fully drive off any odor from paint and lubricants used in the manufacturing process. Condensation of the glass is normal

Note: This appliance should be run three to four hours on the initial start-up. Turn it off and let it cool completely. Remove and clean the glass. Replace the glass and run the appliance for an additional 12 hours. This will help cure the products used in the paint and logs.

CAUTION

•Prevent accidental appliance operation when not attended.

•Unplug or remove batteries from remote switch if absent or if appliance will not be used for an extended period of time.

•Property damage possible from elevated temperatures.

CAUTION

Smoke and odors are released during initial operation.

Smoke and odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.

WARNING

Fire Risk

High Temperatures

Keep combustible household items away from appliance.

Do NOT obstruct combustion and ventilation air.

•Do NOT place combustible items on top of or in front of appliance.

•Keep furniture, draperies away from appliance.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.

•Do NOT store flammable materials in the vicinity of the appliance.

•Do NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids in this appliance.

Combustible materials may ignite.

D. Frequently Asked Questions

Issue

Solutions

Condensation on the glass

This is a result of gas combustion and temperature variations. As the appliance warms, this condensation will

 

disappear.

Blue flames

This is a result of normal operation and the flames will begin to yellow as the appliance is allowed to burn for 20 to

 

40 minutes.

Odor from appliance

When first operated, this appliance may release an odor for the first several hours. This is caused by the curing of

 

the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.

Film on the glass

This is a normal result of the curing process of the paint and logs. Glass should be cleaned within 3 to 4 hours of

 

initial burning to remove deposits left by oils from the manufacturing process. A non-abrasive cleaner such as gas

 

fireplace glass cleaner may be necessary. See your dealer.

Metallic noise

Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound produced

 

by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of the fireplace.

Is it normal to see the pilot

In an Intellifire ignition system it is normal to see the pilot flame, but it should turn off when ON/OFF is turned off.

flame burn continually?

In a standing pilot system the pilot will always stay on.

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