Operating Instructions
For Your Safety, Read Safety Precautions
And Lighting Instructions Before Operating
The ideal flame will be blue at the base and light orange above. The flames should be of medium height. If the flames look like this (refer to Figure Figure 43 or Front Cover), no adjustment is needed. If the flames are fairly short and mostly blue, the fireplace is getting too much air. Therefore, the air shutter should be closed slightly until the correct flames are achieved. Flames that are very orange, with tall, dark, stringy tips, are not getting enough air. Open the air shutter until the flames clean up. If the shutter is opened, or closed all the way, and the correct flames cannot be attained, turn off the gas and contact the dealer.
Warning: Incorrect air shutter adjustment may lead to improper combustion, which is a safety hazard. Contact the dealer if there is any concern about the venturi adjustment.
Table 1: Air Shutter Setting Information.
| Natural Gas | Propane |
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Amount Air Shutter is Open | ¼” (6mm) minimum | Completely Open |
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Remote controls (Optional):
This fireplace can use an optional remote control or an optional cordless wall thermostat. If either of these are to be used to control the fireplace for the majority of the time, leave the ON/OFF switch (on the rear of the unit) in the “ON” position. Consult the instructions included with the remote/wall thermostat for operation guidelines.
Blower Speed (Optional):
The blower will come on only when the fireplace is up to temperature (approximately 12 minutes with unit on high). When installed, the blower is equipped with a variable fan controller, located in the front control panel. This control will adjust the fan speed from high to low or turn the fan off.
Normal Sounds During Operation:
| Table 2: Normal Sounds |
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Component | Sound & Reason |
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Cara | Creaking when heating up or cooling down. |
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Burner | Light pop or poof when turned off; this is more common with LP units. |
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Temperature Sensor | Clinking when it senses to turn the blower on or off. |
Pilot Flame | Quiet whisper while the pilot flame in on. |
Blower / Fan | Air movement that increase and decreases with the speed of the blower. |
| The blower is pushing the heat from the fireplace into the room. |
Gas Control Valve | Dull click when turning on or off, this is the valve opening and closing. |
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