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OPERATION
WARNING
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the appliance and replace any part of the control system
and any gas control that has been under water.
All units with gas control valves must be lit by a Safety Pilot.
For standard units, the pilot is located at the right, rear, center
of the unit.
Follow these instructions exactly when lighting the appliance.
BEFORE LIGHTING, smell around the appliance area for gas. Be
sure to smell next to the floor, as L.P. gas is heavier than air and
will settle to the floor. Use only your hand to rotate the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try
to repair it; call a qualified service technician or installer. Force or
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
The Decorative Gas Log Set should be thoroughly inspected on a
regular basis at least once a year by a qualified installer.
At the beginning of each season, the system should be checked
as follows:
1. Check the chimney flue or vent pipe to make sure that the
flue is drawing properly, and that any vent pipe connections
are tight.
2. Check to see that there are no blockages at the chimney or
vent termination.
3. Check for creosote and soot build-up in chimney and/or
vents and clean if necessary.
4. Inspect the pilot and burners (if applicable).
The burner system has been adjusted for proper operation at the
factory. No adjustment is necessary, other than altitude de-rate or
pilot flame.
NEVER
enlarge valve orifices or burner ports.
SOOTING
Some sooting of your log set is normal, adding to the appearance
of burned wood. If excessive sooting accumulates, clean the logs
using either of the following options::
A. While the logs are burning and hot, spray the logs with
clean water. The soot will lift off and burn off.
B. When the logs are cold, brush the soot off with a stiff
brush. Do not use water or soot cleaners at the same
time as a brush.
WARNING
All gas burning appliances produce smoke and carbon mon
-
oxide gas during operation. These fumes can be harmful if the
appliance is used in any other than a fully vented fireplace.
WARNING
A fireplace screen must be in place when this appliance is
in operation. Unless other provisions for combustion air
are provided, the screen shall have an opening(s) for intro-
duction of combustion air.
WARNING
When this decorative gas appliance is used in a fireplace
equipped with a combustion air kit and glass doors, the glass
doors should remain open during log set operation. This will
maximize the radiant heat provided to the surrounding area,
and minimize overheating of any valve installation. The glass
doors may be closed when the log set is not in use.
Keep the control compartment, logs and burner area surrounding
the logs clean.
THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT— HANDLE ONLY WHEN COOL.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep the
front of the appliance clear of all obstacles and materials.
INSPECTING VENTING SYSTEM
A vented fireplace venting system is designed and constructed
to develop a positive flow adequate to remove flue gases to the
outside atmosphere.
Any foreign objects in the venting system, may cause spillage of
the flue gases into the room.
Periodic examination and/or cleaning of the venting system of the
solid-fuel burning fireplace must be done by a qualified service
person. Visually inspect the damper and flue area for excessive
soot build-up. This soot (carbon) may be removed by brushing with
a soft bristle brush.
CLEANING AND SERVICING
