Operating Instructions

Pre-Lighting Checklist

Be sure to check these items before the initial lighting of the stove:

cThe stove gas label corresponds to the gas supply available

-that is “natural gas” for natural gas or “LP gas” for LP gas.

cGas pressure has been checked carefully - see Page 16.

cAll gas fittings have been checked for leaks.

cAll clearances to combustibles have been met - see Pages 6 and 7.

cAll combustible materials have been removed from area in front of the stove.

cAll vented areas of the stove are unobstructed.

cHouse is ventilated to clear initial paint curing odors - see Page 19.

cAll packaging materials have been removed from the fire-

box.

cLog set and embers have been installed.

cThe glass door is in place and is properly sealed.

Lighting Instructions

The following is a copy of the operating and lighting instructions found with each stove:

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.

CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP CHILDREN, FURNITURE, GASOLINE AND OTHER LIQUIDS WITH FLAMMABLE VAPORS AWAY. NEVER OPERATE UNIT WITH GLASS OFF OR ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE GLASS WHILE HOT.

A. This appliance is equipped with a piezo ignition device to light the pilot. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor, because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

DO NOT try to light the appliance. DO NOT touch any electric switch,

DO NOT use any phone in the 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.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use any tool. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D. DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: YOUR Lennox Hearth Products gas APPLIANCE MUST ALWAYS BE OPERATED WITH GLASS IN PLACE.

STOP!! Read the safety information above before proceeding.

1.Make sure gas supply shut-off cocks are open and ON/OFF rocker switch is "OFF." If equipped with a thermostat, set it to the lowest setting.

2.Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.

3. Push in gas cock dial slightly and turn clockwise

to

"OFF."

 

NOTE: Dial cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless dial is pushed in slightly. Do not force.

4.Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" above. If you don't smell gas continue.

5.Locate the pilot by looking under the right front log. A blue flame will be seen when the pilot is lit.

6. Turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise

to the

"PILOT" position.

 

7.Push the knob all the way in and hold in that position. Im- mediately light the pilot by pressing the igniter button several times until pilot is lit. Continue to hold the knob in for about 30 seconds after the pilot is lit. Realease knob and it will pop back out. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 4-8 holding knob in an additional 15 seconds after pilot is lit. If knob does not pop out when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier. If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service technician or your gas supplier.

8.After pilot is lit, turn gas control knob counter-clockwise

to "ON." Knob can only be turned to "ON" if the knob has popped out.

9.To turn burner on, turn "ON/OFF" rocker switch to "ON" or set the thermostat to the desired temperature above room temperature.

10.Adjust the flame height (and heat output) by turning the flame

height knob clockwise

for full flame and counter-

clockwise

for reduced flame.

11.(If you have the optional blower) Turn on the electric power to the appliance and set the blower to the desired air flow after it turns on when the appliance reaches operating temperature.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

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Lennox Hearth VIN operation manual Operating Instructions Pre-Lighting Checklist, For Your Safety Read Before Operating

VIN specifications

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