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Hearth & Home Technologies • B41L-AU Owner Manual • 2570-981 Rev. B • 5/20
3.6 Battery Pack Location / Control Cavity
NOTICE:
Some functionality will be lost when using battery
backup including any other auxiliary functions that require
household 220/240 VAC power.
J. Operation During A Power Outage
The IntelliFire™ Plus intermittent pilot ignition system
comes with a battery backup system that enables the
system to operate in a power outage. The system offers
seamless transition from household AC power to battery
backup. A factory-installed battery pack is located in the
control cavity of the appliance. See Figure 3.6. Battery
longevity and performance will be affected by long term
exposure to the service temperatures of this appliance.
NOTICE:
Batteries should only be used as a power source
in the event of an emergency power outage. Batteries
should not be used as a primary long-term power source.
To Operate Fireplace Using Battery Power (DC):
1. Access the control cavity of the appliance. See Figure
3.6 for location. Lift the decorative barrier front off of the
appliance and lift the vanity panel out of the bottom of the
glass frame.
2. Locate the battery tray and insert four AA cell batteries.
See Figure 3.6. Battery polarity must be correct or
module damage will occur. A complete wiring diagram
is included in the Electrical section of the appliance
Installation Manual.
3. Turn the appliance on according to the instructions below
for the appropriate type of control:
Standard Wall Switch or Factory-Installed ON/OFF
Switch:
• Toggle the switch as you would under normal
circumstances.
Optional Wireless Remote:
• Remote receiver is integrated into the ignition module
• Use the remote to turn the appliance on.
• To preserve battery life, do not use the HI/LO flame or
THERMOSTAT options.
Ignition Module:
• Locate the ignition module in the control cavity.
• Slide the ON/REMOTE/OFF switch to the ON position.
To Return to Operation Using Electrical (AC) Power
Standard Wall Switch or Factory-Installed ON/OFF
Switch:
•
Remove screws on left and right sides of component
heat shield and lift it out of the control cavity.
• Toggle the switch to OFF.
• R
emove the batteries from the battery tray.
•
Reinstall component heat shield.
•
Replace door or decorative barrier front on appliance.
CAUTION!
Risk of Overheating!
Component heat shield
MUST be installed before operating appliance. Electrical
components will be damaged.
Optional Wireless Remote:
•
Remove screws on left and right sides of component
heat shield and lift it out of the control cavity.
• Slide the ON/REMOTE/OFF switch to the REMOTE
position.
• Remove the batteries from the battery tray.
• Reinstall component heat shield.
• . Replace door or decorative barrier front on appliance.
Ignition Module:
•
Remove screws on left and right sides of component
heat shield and lift it out of the control cavity.
• Slide the ON/REMOTE/OFF switch to the REMOTE
position.
• Remove the batteries from the battery tray.
• Reinstall component heat shield.
• Replace door or decorative barrier front on appliance.
CAUTION!
Risk of Overheating!
Component heat shield
MUST be installed before operating appliance. Electrical
components will be damaged.
Backup Battery
Note:
The battery backup system is disabled if Power
Vent option has been installed for use with this
appliance.
