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INSPECTING bURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
patterns often.
pILOT ASSEMBLY
The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper
flame height. Alterations may have occurred
during shipping and handling. Call a qualified
service person to readjust the pilot if necessary.
The height of the thermopile must be 3/8" to
1/2" above the pilot flame as shown in Figure
46. The thermocouple must be at a height of
about 1/8" above the pilot flame. The flame
from the pilot burner must extend beyond both
the thermocouple and thermopile.
If you pilot assembly does not meet these
requirements:
• turn fireplace off (see
To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
, page 28)
• see
Troubleshooting
, page 32
Figure 46 - Pilot Assembly
Thermocouple
Thermopile
1/8"
Pilot Burner
Piezo Ignitor
3/8" to 1/2"
BURNER FLAME pATTERN
Burner flames will be steady, not lifting or float
-
ing. Flame patterns will be different from unit
to unit and will vary depending on installation
type and weather conditions.
If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly,
flames will lift or "ghost". This can be danger
-
ous. Inspect flames after installation to ensure
proper installation and performance.
Figure 50 shows a typical flame pattern.
If burner flame pattern differs from that de
-
scribed:
• turn fireplace off (see
To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
, page 28)
• see
Troubleshooting
, page 32
Figure 47 - Typical Flame Pattern
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off fireplace
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burners and
circulating air passageways of
fireplace clean. Inspect these
areas of fireplace before each
use. Have fireplace inspected
yearly by a qualified service
person. Fireplace may need
more frequent cleaning due to
excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, pet hair, etc.
GLASS DOOR
WARNING: Handle glass
door panel with care. Do not
strike, slam or otherwise abuse
glass. Do not operate fireplace
with the glass door unlatched,
removed, cracked or broken.
WARNING: Do not use
abrasive cleaners as this may
damage glass. Use a nonabra
-
sive household glass cleaner to
clean glass. Do not clean glass
when hot.
Glass must be cleaned periodically. During
start-up it is normal for condensation to form
on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust and
other airborne particles to cling to the glass
surface. During initial start-up a slight film may
form on the glass due to paint curing. The
glass should be cleaned several times with a
non-ammonia, nonabrasive household clean
-
er and warm water after the first two weeks
of operation. Thereafter, clean the glass two
or three times during each heating season,
depending on the usage and circumstances
present. Refer to
Removing/Replacing Glass
Door
, page 24 of this manual when removing
glass door for cleaning.
