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INsPeCtING burNers
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Burner flames will be steady, not lifting or float-
ing. Flames should go up through the middle
of logset. Flames should not "spill" to edges
of pan or sides of logset.
Thermopile
Pilot
Burner
Ignitor
Figure 42 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 43 - Typical Flame Pattern
CleaNING aNd maINteNaNCe
Figure 43 shows a typical flame pattern. If
burner flame pattern differs from that de-
scribed:
• turn appliance off (see
To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
, page 20)
• see
Troubleshooting
, page 23
WARNING: Installation and
repair should be done by a quali
-
fied service person. The appli
-
ance should be inspected before
each use and at least annually
by a qualified service person.
More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding mate
-
rial, pet hair, etc. It is imperative
that the control compartments,
burners and circulating air sys
-
tem be kept clean.
WARNING: The logs can be
hot. Handle only when cool.
WARNING: Turn off gas and
electrical power before servicing
appliance.
WARNING: Failure to keep
the primary air opening(s) of
the burner(s) clean may result in
sooting and property damage.
PILOT AND BURNER
• Remove logs and ember material before
cleaning burner and replace when cleaning
is complete.
• Burner and controls should be cleaned
with compressed air to remove dust, dirt
or lint.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled
brush to remove excess dust, dirt or lint.
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to
log placement information on page 12 to
properly replace logs.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any
carbon buildup on logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken. See
Replacement
Parts
, page 22.
• Replace ember material periodically as
needed. See
Replacement Parts
, page 22.