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SUPERIOR® DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACES • MODELS SLDVT-30/35/40/45 • CARE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. When lighting the appliance, follow these instructions
exactly.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all 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
• Extinguish any open flame.
• Open windows.
• Do not light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switches.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone.
• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the fire
department.
C. 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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS — ELECTRONIC
1. For complete shut-down, turn remote wall switch to “OFF"
or set the thermostat to the lowest setting, if applicable.
2. Turn the ON/OFF switch to “OFF”. If step 1 is not applicable.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance and remove
backup batteries if service is to be performed or for
extended shutdown.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this page.
2. Turn remote wall switch to “OFF" or set wall thermostat
to lowest setting. If used, remove the batteries from the
battery holder.
3. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot
by hand.
4. Push the unit mounted "ON/OFF" switch to the "OFF" posi-
tion.
5. Allow sufficient length of time (minimum 5 minutes) for
any gas in the combustion chamber to escape. If you
still smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety informa-
tion above on this page. If you do not smell gas, go to the
next step.
6. Push the unit mounted "ON/OFF" switch back to the "ON"
position. (The "ON/OFF" switch may include a wall switch
if so equipped). Replace the batteries in the battery
holder, if used. If the burner does not light or stay lit after
several tries, turn the unit mounted "ON/OFF" switch to
the "OFF" position and call your service technician or gas
supplier. NOTE: Sufficient time must be allowed for air to
escape from lines if the unit is being lit for the first time.
7. Turn HI-LO burner control knob to desired setting and
close control door.
8. Set thermostat to desired setting if applicable.
9. If the appliance will not operate, follow the in-
structions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and
call your service technician or gas supplier.
TO SHUT OFF
1. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance (remote wall
switch) or set the thermostat to the lowest setting, if ap-
plicable. Or remove batteries, if used.

WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY

RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

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