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OPERATING FIREPLACE
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The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level
between HI and LO. The thermostat will gradually modulate the
heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings, or pilot,
in order 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.
Note:
Selecting the HI setting with the control knob will cause the
burner to remain fully on, without modulating down in most cases.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL
OPERATION
1.
Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, page 16.
2.
Depress control knob and light pilot with match.
3.
Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting
pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow
step 8 under Lighting Instructions, page 16.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
INSPECTING BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 31 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 32 shows an
incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly
heating the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool.
When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 32
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 16)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 19 through 21
Note:
The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve,
but flame should be blue and have no orange color.
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Figure 31 - Correct Pilot Flame
Pattern (Propane/LP Shown)
Figure 32 - Incorrect Pilot Flame
Pattern (Propane/LP Shown)
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES
Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the
burner entrance. These holes may become blocked with dust or lint.
Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if
needed. Blocked air holes will create soot.
MAIN BURNER
Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running. All
slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present.
All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame
present. Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debris or
rust, with no flame present. If so, turn off heater and let cool. Remove
blockage. Blocked burner flame holes will create soot.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before
cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners,
and circulating air passageways of heater clean. In-
spect these areas of heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to exces-
sive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER
AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with
the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear of
dust, dirt, lint, and pet hair. Clean these air inlet holes prior to each
heating season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that
you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater
inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly
clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using
compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store,
hardware store, or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You
can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air
in a can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don't follow
directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.
OPERATING FIREPLACE
Thermostat Control Operation
Manual Lighting Procedure
INSPECTING BURNERS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole
WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air
opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in soot-
ing and property damage.
