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IGNITOR
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 31 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location
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WARNING
You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure
fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace.
NOTICE
During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning
smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open window to vent smell. Operate
fireplace on HI position to burn off odor. This will only last a few hours.
1. STOP! Read the safety information on above.
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.
3. Turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
to the OFF position.
Ignitor Button
Control Knob
OPERATING
FIREPLACE
Manually-Controlled
Models
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow
these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next
to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob
will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician
or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under water.
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WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above. If you don’t smell
gas, go to the next step.
5. Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise
C-clockwise
to the PILOT posi-
tion. Press in control knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 31, above).
Note:
If running fireplace for first time, there will be air in gas line. You may need to
press in control knob for 30 seconds or longer. This will allow air to bleed from the
gas system.