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1. Stop! Read the safety information above.
2. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to OFF.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if applicable).
4. Remove barrier assembly.
5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to
“
OFF.
”
NOTICE
: Knob cannot be turned from
“
PILOT
”
to
“
OFF
”
unless
knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
6. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for
gas, including near the floor. If you then smell gas, STOP!
Follow
“
B
”
in the safety information above. If you do not
smell gas, go to the next step.
7. Find pilot - Follow metal tube from
gas control. The pilot is behind the
burner on the right side.
8. Turn gas control knob
counterclockwise
to
“
PILOT.
”
9. Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Repeatedly
push the piezo ignitor button until the pilot is lit. Continue to
hold the control knob in the for about one (1) minute after
the pilot is lit. Release knob, and it will pop back up. Pilot
should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 5 through 9.
• If the control knob does not pop up when released,
STOP and IMMEDIATELY call a qualified service
technician or gas supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn
the gas control knob to
“
OFF
”
and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
10. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to
“
ON.
”
11. Replace barrier assembly.
12. Turn on all electric power to the appliance (if applicable).
13. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to desired setting.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
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 electrical 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 force it; call a qualified service technician. 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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to OFF.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be
performed (if applicable).
3. Remove the barrier assembly to gain access to the control
compartment.
4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to
“
OFF.
”
Do not force.
5. Replace the barrier assembly.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO FIREPLACE
STANDING PILOT (DVC(20,26,28)IN3 MODELS)
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.