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Note: You may be running this log set
for the first time after hooking up to gas
supply. If so, the control knob may need
to be pressed in for 30 seconds. This will
allow air to bleed from the gas system.
• If control knob does not pop up when
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
6. With control knob pressed in, push down
and release ignitor button. This will light
pilot. The pilot is attached to the rear of
the front burner. If needed, keep pressing
ignitor button until pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a
qualified service person or gas supplier
for repairs. Until repairs are made, light
pilot with match.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec
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onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3
through 7.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to the ON position. Burner should
light. If burner does not light, call a quali
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fied service person.
9. To shut off burner only leaving pilot lit,
turn control knob clockwise
to the
POLOT position.
OPERATION
Continued
Pilot
Thermocouple
Figure 19 - Thermocouple and Pilot
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Appliance
1. Turn control knob clockwise
to the
PILOT position.
2. Press in and turn control clockwise
to the OFF position.
3. Close equipment shutoff valve.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise
to the
PILOT position.
TEChNICAL SERVICE
• Keep the area around the log set clean and
clear of debris.
• Occasionally, you may use a soft bristle
brush to clean logs.
• Once every year a qualified agency or certi
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fied chimney sweep should examine and
clean the venting system of the fireplace.
You may have further questions about installa
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tion, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, con
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tact DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040.
When calling please have your model and
serial numbers of your heater ready.
You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web
site at
www.desatech.com
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