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Before you begin: Do not handle the logs with your bare hands!
Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. After handling logs,
wash your hands gently with soap and water.
All Logs
The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean opera-
tion of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if the
logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance.
Instructions for placement of the logs in the fireplace are includ-
ed with the logset. Logset approved for use in the DVP36(S,P)P
fireplaces include model LSU24RR-2, and must be ordered sepa-
rately.
Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as
well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set
is installed.
In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame
appearance should be sets of yellow flames. Natural gas burners
will tend to have blue flames with yellow flame tips.
NOTE:
All flames will be random by design, flame height will
go up and down.
Glowing embers (rockwool) can cover the pan burner in areas
as shown in Figure 63, but very little is necessary to cover these
areas. Excess ember material causes the yellow flame to become
orange and stringy. Apply just enough to obtain slow glow and a
gold or yellow flame.
During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films or
bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful, but may produce
annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial
operation of the appliance, possibly causing headaches or eye or
lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence.
The initial break-in operation should be 5 to 10 minutes on (at
the highest setting) then let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat this
On/Off cycle two to three times to cure sealants. Provide additional
ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate.
Any odors remaining after this initial break-in will be slight and
will disappear with continued use.
PERIODIC CLEANING – Refer to parts diagram for location
of items discussed below.
• Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater.
• Logs - brush with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush
attachment.
• Remove loose particles and dust from the burner areas,
controls, piezo covers and grate. Don’t remove ceramic media
from inside burner box.
• Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or
particles with brush. Failure to keep air intake hole clean will
result in sooting and poor combustion.
ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION – Refer to parts diagram
for location of items discussed below.
• Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or
particles with vacuum or brush. Failure to keep air intake hole
clean will result in sooting and poor combustion.
• Inspect and clean all burner ports.
• Inspect pilot for proper operation.
• Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper operation.
• Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner.
• Check level of ceramic media in burner. Burner should be full,
up to the level of openings in burner top.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE