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OWNER’S MANUAL
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WARNING: Make sure the se-
lector switch is in the OFF position
when you are away from home for
long periods of time. Heater will
come on automatically with selec-
tor switch in the ON position.
Ignitor
Electrode
Pilot Burner
Figure 28 - Pilot
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, page 14.
1.
After lighting, let pilot flame burn for
about one minute. Turn control knob
to ON position. Adjust flame adjust-
ment knob anywhere between HI and
LO. Slide the selector switch to the
REMOTE position (see Figure 29).
NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held re-
mote control unit. See
Lighting
Instructions on page 14.
Continued
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 Remote:
Set selector switch in the OFF position
to keep from draining battery.
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
stays lit)
You may shut off the burners 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.
OPTIONAL REMOTE
OPERATION
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.
Note:
All remote control accessories must
be purchased separately (see Accessories,
pages 22 and 23). Follow instructions in-
cluded with the remote control.
Figure 29 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob
for Remote Operation
For wall thermostat operation, follow in-
struction supplied with thermostat acces-
sory GWMT1. For wall switch operation
follow instructions supplied with GWMS2.
O
FF
PIL
OT
O
N
LO
IH
ON
OFF
REMOTE
Selector Switch in Remote Position
(Optional Remote Control)
Control Knob in On
Position
Flame Adjustment Knob
Note:
The burners may light if hand-
held remote ON button was on when
selector switch was last turned off.
You can now turn the burners on and
off with the hand-held remote con-
trol unit.
IMPORTANT
: Do not leave the selec-
tor switch in the REMOTE position
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. 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 30, 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.