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WARNING: If you smell gas

Shut off gas supply.

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.

OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Fireplace produces unwanted 1.

Fireplace burning vapors from

odors

paint, hair spray, glues, etc.

 

(See IMPORTANT statement

 

above)

2.

Low fuel supply (propane/LP)

3.

Gas leak. See Warning

 

statement above

1.Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while fireplace is running

2.Refill supply tank

3.Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connec- tions, page 18)

Fireplace shuts off in use (ODS

1. Not enough fresh air is avail-

1.

Open window and/or door for

operates)

 

able

 

ventilation

 

2.

Low line pressure

2.

Contact local propane/LP or

 

 

 

 

natural gas company

 

3.

ODS/pilot is partially clogged

3.

Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning

 

 

 

 

and Maintenance, page 22)

 

 

 

 

Gas odor even when control

1. Gas leak. See Warning

1.

Locate and correct all leaks

knob is in OFF position

 

statement above

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

 

 

 

 

tions, page 18)

 

2.

Control valve defective

2.

Replace control valve

Gas odor during combustion

1.

Foreign matter between con-

 

 

trol valve and burner

 

2.

Gas leak. See Warning

 

 

statement above

1.Take apart gas tubing and re- move foreign matter

2.Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connec- tions, page 18)

Moisture/condensation noticed

1. Not enough combustion/ven-

1. Refer to Air for Combustion

on windows

tilation air

and Ventilation requirements

 

 

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Contents Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory What to do if YOU Smell GASTable of Contents Safety Information Local Codes Product IdentificationUnpacking Product FeaturesAssembly Assembling Hood AIR for Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace LocationConfined and Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Outdoors Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Building Check GAS Type InstallationInstallation Items BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation Locating FireplaceRough Opening for Installing Wall Optional Mantel Installation Mantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationAssembling Perimeter Trim Trim Shipped with Mantel Installing Blower Accessory GA3450TRemoving Upper Louver Assembly Removing Valve Cover ShieldInstalling Blower Assembly Removing Valve Cover ShieldInstalling Switch Plate to Valve Cover Shield For Built-In InstallationExtension Cord Connecting to GAS SupplyAttaching Wood Base to Solid Floor Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to Heater Control Installation Items NeededChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemPressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Lighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Fireplace Thermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Shutting Off FireplaceBurner Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnerOperating Blower Pilot Flame PatternCabinet Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Air PassagewaysTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedySee Cleaning and Mainte Residues from manufacturing Gas leak. See Warning Statement aboveTechnical Service SpecificationsService Hints Replacement PartsIllustrated Parts Breakdown Parts List Accessories Cabinet Mantel and Full Hearth Base Cleaning KIT GCKCorner Mantel with Full Hearth Base Information VideoLimited Warranty VENT-FREE Compact Classic Hearth Fireplace Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty