OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1)Read and understand these instructions before operating this appliance.
2)Check to see that all wiring is correct and enclosed to prevent possible shock.
3)Check to ensure there are no gas leaks.
4)Make sure the glass in the door frame is properly positioned. Never operate the appliance with the glass removed.
5)Verify that the venting and cap are unobstructed.
6)Ensure that the brick panels are installed.
7)Verify log placement. If the pilot cannot be seen when lighting the unit, the logs have been incorrectly positioned.
8)The unit should never be turned off, and on again without a minimum of a 60 second wait.
1)Turn burner OFF using "ON/OFF" switch.
2)Turn gas control knob so indicator points to "OFF" position and allow 5 minutes for any gas in the combustion chamber to escape.
3)Turn gas control knob counter clockwise so indicator points to the "PILOT" position. Depress the gas control knob fully. Depress the igniter button several times until the pilot lights. After approximately one minute, release the gas control knob.The pilot fl ame should continue to burn. If the pilot does not remain lit, repeat operation allowing a longer period before releasing gas control knob.
4)When the pilot stays lit, turn the gas knob further counter clockwise to the "ON" position.
5)Use the wall switch, thermostat or remote control to turn on the unit.
6)Rotate the fl ame height regulator to adjust the fl ame height higher or lower.
SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE
1)Use the wall switch, thermostat or remote control to turn off the main burner.
2)Turn the main gas control clockwise to the "OFF" position to turn off the pilot.
3)Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed.
Note: When the glass is cold and the appliance is lit, it may cause condensation and fog the glass. This condensation is normal and will disappear in a few minutes as
During the first few fires, a white film may develop on the glass front as part of the curing process. The glass should be cleaned or the film will bake on and become very difficult to remove. Use a
AERATION
ADJUSTMENT
The air shutter can be adjusted by moving the adjusting wire up or down. The wire is accessed through the bottom louver opening. Open the air shutter for a blue fl ame or close for a more yellow fl ame. The burner aeration is factory set but may need adjusting due to either the local gas supply or altitude. This adjustment is performed by the gas fi tter.
Minimum Air Shutter Opening:
5/16" Natural Gas
3/8" Propane
CAUTION:Carbon will be produced if air shutter is closed too much.
Note: Any damage due to carboning resulting from improperly setting the aeration controls is NOT covered under warranty.
LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT
To ignite or reignite the pilot, remove one glass panel/door.
NOTE: For all propane units and units equipped with electric spark boxes, see "Copy of Lighting Plate Instruc- tions" section for more details.
Only when the pilot holds, without pressure being applied to the control knob, resecure the glass panel to the unit. The unit must not be operated with the glass removed.
IMPORTANT Gas on/off knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless it is partially depressed.
FIRST FIRE
The fi rst fi re in your fi replace is part of the paint curing process. To ensure that the paint is properly cured, it is recommended that you burn your fi replace for at least four (4) hours the fi rst
time before you use it with the fan on. |
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Whenfirstoperated,theunitwillreleaseanodour |
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caused by the curing of the paint, the burning |
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off of any oils remaining from manufacturing. | Adjustment Wire: Push to close or |
Smoke detectors in the house may go off at | |
this time. Open a few windows to ventilate the | pull to open aeration cap. |
room for a couple of hours. | Closed - Tall yellow |
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The glass panel may require cleaning after the | Open - Short Blue |
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unit has cooled down. | Note: Aeration Adjustment should only |
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE | be performed by an authorized |
Excalibur® Installer at the time of | |
GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT. | installation or service. |
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