OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATING

FIREPLACE

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10.Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burner.

11.Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO.

CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve.

WARNING: Make sure the se- lector switch is in the OFF posi- tion when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automatically with selector switch in the ON position.

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Heater

1.Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.

2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re- mote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery.

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)

You may shut off the burner and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following:

Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position.

Use remote control manual OFF button.

Set selector switch in the OFF position.

OPTIONAL REMOTE

OPERATION

Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (see Accessories, pages 22 and 23). Follow instructions in- cluded with the remote control.

Thermostat Control Operation

(Optional GHRCT Series Only) The ther- mostat control setting on the remote con- trol unit can be set to any comfort level between WARMER and COOLER. The burners will turn on and off automati- cally to maintain the comfort level you select. The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated, the output of the central heating system, etc.

For wall thermostat operation, follow instructions supplied with thermostat accessory GWMT1. For wall switch op- eration, follow instructions supplied with GWMS2.

NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 14.

1.After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. This is required be- fore the burner will turn on. Turn con- trol knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position. NOTE: The burner may light if hand-held remote ON button was on when selector switch was last turned off. You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand-held remote control unit.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave the se- lector switch in the REMOTE posi- tion when the pilot is not lit. This will drain the battery.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to press the ON/OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec- onds to assure proper operation.

GHRC Series Operation:

2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the burner on and off (see Figure 30). When turning burner off, the pilot will remain lit.

GHRCT Series Operation:

2b. Press the AUTO/ON/OFF button on the hand-held remote control (see Figure 31, page 16). The lights to the left of the button will show AUTO, ON, or OFF.

In the ON mode, the burners will ignite. The heater is in manual mode when ON is lit.

Turns Burner

On and Off

Figure 30 - GHRC Hand-Held Remote Control Unit

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.

Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light-

 

ing Instructions, page 14.

2.

Depress control knob and light pilot

 

with match.

3.

Keep control knob pressed in for 30

Flame Adjustment Knob

 

IH

 

P

 

 

F

IL

 

 

 

O

 

 

F

 

T

 

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

 

 

 

 

N

ON

 

 

 

 

LO

 

 

 

OFF

REMOTE

Control Knob in

seconds after lighting pilot. After 30

seconds, release control knob. Now

On Position

Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional Remote Control)

follow steps 9 through 11 under Light-

ing Instructions, pages 14 and 15.

Figure 29 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation

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