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OPERATING the FIREPLACE
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THE FIRST FIRE
When the fireplace is first heated, an odor may be given off by the hot metal. This is normal and is a result of the ‘burn off’ of the
lubricants and sealants used when manufacturing the fireplace. We recommend that you open the nearby windows for extra
ventilation and then operate the fireplace for at least four hours.
When the glass is cold, some condensation may appear on the glass after lighting the fireplace. This is normal and the
condensation will disappear as the glass warms.
During this first fire, examine the flame for appearance and quality. Examine the burner media for sooting. The flames should look
like those shown in Figure 40
.
After this burn-off period, turn off the fireplace and let it cool
completely
to room temperature and clean both sides of the glass
and the interior panels as described in the
MAINTENANCE
section. (See page 52)
Since it is a metal fireplace, the heat-up and cool-down cycles may produce some noises caused by the expansion and contraction
of these metals. The premium materials and build quality of your fireplace will keep these sounds to a minimum.
Figure 40
TEST FIRE
Prior to being placed into operation, the fireplace should be test-fired in stages to ensure that all components are in good working
order. This fireplace has a 2
nd
thermocouple which senses the main burner flame. The system will turn itself off if the system does
not sense the 2
nd
thermocouple output within 20 seconds after the main valve opens.
Note that a single, long beep indicates that the 2
nd
thermocouple is still hot enough to produce electricity at the receiver. Allow time
for the 2
nd
thermocouple to cool down before attempting a start. The system is ready to start when pressing the ON/OFF button
produces a response from the valve.
1. Start the fireplace without the hearth panel in place and with the front glass off. Ensure that the pilot flame both heats the
primary thermocouple and lights the main burner. For safety, a post-purge delay is built into the system. Subsequent start
attempts MUST NOT take place for at least five (5) minutes.
2. Start the fireplace with the hearth panel in place and with all of the glass panels fixed correctly in place. Ensure that the
main burner flames engulf the 2
nd
thermocouple and the fireplace stays lit for at least 1 full minute. If the system turns itself
off after 20 seconds install the required media (next section) and return here. Subsequent start attempts MUST NOT take
place for at least five (5) minutes.
3. Start the fireplace with the media installed. If the system turns itself off after 20 seconds, rearrange the media to produce
a good flame at the 2
nd
thermocouple. This step may have to be repeated several times before the media is in the best
place for consistent operation. A single, long beep indicates that the 2
nd
thermocouple is still too hot to start the ignition
sequence. Allow time for the 2
nd
thermocouple to cool down. Once the system stays lit for at least one full minute, turn
the fireplace off, fix the glass panels in place and operate the fireplace for at least 45 minutes to ensure the system works
properly when heated.
To see an Element4 fireplace starting and running normally
please visit the link below.
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