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OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When lit for the fi rst time, the fireplace will emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is a normal temporary condition caused by the curing of the logs and the
After extended periods of
Purge the gas line with the glass door removed. Assure that a continuous gas flow is at the burner before reinstalling the door.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING:
A. This fi replace is equipped with a pilot which must be lit by hand while following these instructions exactly.
B. Before operating smell all around the fi replace area for gas and next to the fl oor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the fl oor
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it. Call a quali-
fi ed service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fi re or explosion.
D.Do not use this fi replace if any part has been under water. Imme- diately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect the fi replace and replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Turn off all gas to the fi replace.
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•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh- GAS KNOB bour's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: The gas valve has an interlock device which will not allow the pilot burner to be lit until the thermocouple has cooled. Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool.
When lighting and relighting, the gas knob cannot be turned from pilot to off unless the knob is depressed slightly.
1.Stop! Read the above safety information on this label.
2.Turn off all electric power to the fi replace.
3.Turn the gas knob clockwise to off.
4.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas includ- ing near the fl oor. Stop! Follow "B" in the above safety information on this label. If you don't smell gas go the next step.
5. Turn gas knob
6.Depress slightly and hold gas knob while lighting the pilot with the push button igniter. Keep knob depressed for one minute, then release. If pilot does not continue to burn, repeat steps 3 through
7.With pilot lit, depress and turn gas knob
on.
8.If equipped with remote
9.Turn on all electric power to the fi replace.
TO TURN OFF GAS
1.Turn off all electric power to the fi replace if service is to be 2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to off. Do
performed. | not force. | ||
MAINTENANCE |
| 3. | Check to see that all burner ports are burning. Clean out any of |
Turn off the gas and electrical power before servicing the | the ports which may not be burning or are not burning properly. | ||
fireplace. | 4. | Check to see that the pilot fl ame is large enough to engulf the | |
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing | thermocouple and thermopile and reaches toward the burner with | ||
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. | the third jet. | ||
Verify proper operation after servicing. This fi replace and its venting | 5. | Replace the cleaned logs. | |
system should be inspected before use and at least annually by a | 6. | Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on all open- | |
qualifi ed service person. The fi replace area must be kept clear and | ings when the gas knob for the burner is turned on. A 5 to 10 second | ||
free of combustible materials, gasoline or other fl ammable vapours | total | ||
and liquids. The fl ow of combustion and ventilation air must not be | your Continental® dealer / distributor. | ||
obstructed. | 7. | Check that the gasketing on the sides, top and bottom of the door | |
is not broken or missing. Replace if necessary.
1. In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly, remove the logs to expose both assemblies.
2. Keep the control compartment, logs, burner, air shutter opening and the area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing, at least once a year.
