Monessen Hearth DFX24C Manual control lighting instructions, Operating Instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DFX & DBX Series Vent Free Fireplaces

MANUAL control lighting instructions

1.STOP! Read the safety information.

2.Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open.

3.This heater is equipped with an ignition device (piezo) which automatically

lights the pilot.Rotate

4.

Refer to Page 22, Figure 23 for the location of the piezo ignitor and control

 

 

 

knob. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn control knob clockwise

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the OFF position.

 

 

 

NOTE: Knob cannot be turned to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do

 

 

 

not force.

 

 

5.

Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the

Figure 29 -

 

floor. If you smell gas STOP! Follow the instructions under “What to Do if You

 

IGN Position

Smell Gas”, Page 22. If you do not smell gas, go to the next step.

6.From OFF position, push in gas control knob slightly and turn counterclock-

wise to the IGN position. Figure 29. Push in and hold control knob for 5

seconds.

Rotate

NOTE: If you are running the heater for the first time, it will be necessary to

press in the control knob for 30 seconds to allow air to bleed out of the gas

 

piping.

 

7.With the control knob pushed in, push and release the piezo ignitor button to light the ODS pilot. The pilot is located on the left side of the heater, behind

 

the middle log and in front of the back log. If piezo ignitor does not light the

Figure 30 -

 

pilot, refer to “Match Lighting Instructions”, Page 26.

 

HIGH Position

8.

Hold the control knob in for an additional 10 seconds to prevent the ODS pilot

 

from shutting off the gas while the thermocouple is warming up.

 

 

 

9.

Release the control knob.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If the knob does not pop out when released, stop and immediately call your

Rotate

 

 

 

 

service technician or gas supplier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If the ODS pilot will not stay lit after several tries, push and turn the gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

control knob clockwise

to OFF and wait 15 seconds. Repeat steps 6

 

 

 

 

through 9.

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Push in control knob and turn counterclockwise

to the HIGH setting. At

 

 

 

 

this location the control knob will pop out when positioned correctly. The knob

 

 

 

can now be positioned at any position between HIGH and LOW. Figures 30

Figure 31 -

LOW Position

and 31

 

Push

Push

WARNING

Wait 30 seconds before readjusting the heater when the control knob has been turned down to a lower setting.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO HEATER

1.Turn control knob clockwise to OFF position to completely shut off the heater.

2.If applicable: Turn off all electric power to the heater.

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Contents Do not try to light any appliance What to do if YOU Smell GASDFX & DBX Series Vent Free Fireplaces Owner Important Safety InformationInstaller Codes Important Safety InformationProduct Features DFX24C/DBX24C DFX32C Fireplace and Framing DimensionsGetting Started Preinstallation informationCombustion and Ventilation AIR Adequate Combustion and Ventilation AIRFireplace Location Fireplace InstallationDo not Install this Model in a Bedroom or Bathroom Fireplace Installation DFX24C DBX24C DFX32C Fireplace must be installed giving fullConsideration to the clearance and height Requirements identified in this manualRemove Grate Securing Heater to Floor or HearthMin Millivolt Control Manual ControlThermostat Control Connecting Optional Wall Switch Electrical InstallationHAND-HELD Remote Instructions Supplied with the Remote Connect Remote ReceiverCheck System Operation Remove Screen Final InstallationInstall Canopy DFX24C log placement LOG PlacementPlacE rock wool DFX32C Log placementDBX24C Log placement Manual & HI/LO Control Check the pilot flameOperating Instructions Flame AppearanceChecking burner flame For your safety read before lightinG Operating Instructions Manual control lighting instructionsThermostatIC control lighting instructions Millivolt control lighting instructions Screen Removed Cleaning and ServicingOperating Instructions and Maintenance Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingDFXC/DBXC Firebox Parts DFX24C Millivolt & Manual Control Burner Parts Replacement PartsDFX32C Millivolt Burner Parts Replacement PartsDBX24C T-STAT Burner Parts Forced Air Kit Brass LouversFirebricks DFX24C/DBX24C Optional AccessoriesInstalling optional FIREbrick panels Secure Corners Slide Assembled Trim Over Top of Heater If Warranty Service is Needed Lifetime WarrantyFive Year Warranty Basic Warranty
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