Operation / Maintenance

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The on-off switch is located behind the left side control door.

Purge all gas lines with the glass door open. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before clos- ing the door. Allow several minutes (5-15) for the flame to stabilize after ignition.

Do not operate the main burner of the in- sert with the door removed.

When lit for the first time, the fireplace will emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is a normal temporary con- dition caused by the "burn-in" of paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process and will not occur again. Simply open a window to sufficiently ventilate the room. After extended periods of non-operation such as following 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. Open a window to sufficiently ventilate the room.

PURGE THE GAS LINE WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPEN.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING:			WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
A. This fireplace is equipped with a pilot which must be lit		• Turn off all gas to the fireplace.
		• Open windows.
by hand. While following these instructions exactly.
B. Before operating smell all around the fireplace area for		• Do not try to light any appliance.
gas and next to the floor because some gas is heavier		• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in
than air and will settle on the floor.
		your building.
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never
		• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's
use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try to
		phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
repair it. Call a qualified service technician. Force or at-
		• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart-
tempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
		ment.
D. Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under water.

Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect		FIGURE 19
the fireplace and replace any part of the control system				FLAME ADJUSTMENT ON/OFF KNOB
and any gas control which has been under water.
				KNOB	FIGURE 20

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS		7. Turn gas knob counter-clockwise			to pilot.
		8. Depress slightly and hold gas knob while lighting the pilot

When lighting and re-lighting, the gas knob cannot be turned		with the push button ignitor. Keep knob depressed for one
from pilot to off unless the knob is depressed slightly.		minute, then release. If pilot does not continue to burn, re-
1. Stop! Read the above safety information on this label.		peat steps 3 through 7.
2. Turn off all electric power to the fireplace.		9. With pilot lit, depress and turn gas knob counter-clock-
3. Turn the gas knob clockwise	to off.	wise	to on.
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas		10. If equipped with flame adjustment valve, push and turn
including near the floor. Stop! Follow "B" in the above safety		knob to high.
information on this label. If you don't smell gas go the next step.		11. If equipped with remote on-off switch/thermostat, main
5. If fireplace is equipped with flame adjustment valve turn		burner may not come on when you turn valve to on. Remote
clockwise to off.		switch must be in the on position to ignite burner.
6. Find pilot located in front of back log.		12. Turn on all electric power to the fireplace.
TO TURN OFF GAS
1. Turn off all electrical power to the unit if service is to be		2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
			to off. Do not force.
performed.

MAINTENANCE		2. Keep the control compartment, logs, burner, air shutter open-
		ing and the area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming

TURN OFF THE GAS AND UNPLUG ELECTRICAL POWER		or brushing, at least once a year.
BEFORE SERVICING THE FIREPLACE INSERT!		3. Check to see that all burner ports are burning. Clean out
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when serv-		any of the ports which may not be burning or are not burning
icing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dan-		properly.
gerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.		4. Check to see that the pilot flame is large enough to engulf
This insert and its venting system should be inspected		the thermocouple on one leg and reaches toward the burner
before use and at least annually by a qualified service per-		on the other leg.
son. The fireplace area must be kept clear and free of		5. Replace the cleaned logs.
combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable va-		6. Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on all
pours and liquids. The flow of combustion and ventilation		openings when the gas knob for the burner is turned on. A
air must not be obstructed.		5-10 second total light-up period is satisfactory. If ignition
1. In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly,		takes longer, consult your Continental dealer/distributor.
remove the logs exposing both assemblies.		7. Check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing.
		Replace if necessary.			W415-0224 / D / 01.15.04