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OWNER’S MANUAL
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
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
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow steps 9 through 11 under Light-
ing Instructions, pages 14 and 15.
OPERATING
FIREPLACE
Continued
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.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust
heating levels by using the equip-
ment shutoff valve.
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.
OPTIONAL REMOTE
OPERATION
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.
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.
Figure 30 - GHRC Hand-Held Remote
Control Unit
Turns Burner
On and Off
O
FF
PILO
T
O
N
L O
I H
ON
OFF
REMOTE
Figure 29 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for
Remote Operation
Selector Switch in Remote Position
(Optional Remote Control)
Control Knob in
On Position
Flame Adjustment Knob