5.2 OPERATING THE FIRE - MANUAL CONTROL MODELS
The controls are located behind the ashpan cover which is situated behind the
Ashpan / Fender. The controls, comprise a control valve to adjust the gas flow and
a push button piezo igniter. There is also a flame adjuster which slides from left to
right (Kalahari Plus models only). The left hand position gives maximum efficiency
and output whereas the right hand position gives more flame but slightly less
radiant glow. To light the fire proceed as follows:-
5.2.1
Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position
marked pilot. Hold in the control knob for a few seconds to allow
the gas to reach the pilot.
5.2.2
Continue to hold-in the control knob and press the igniter button. If
the pilot does not light, continue to press the igniter button until
ignition occurs. The pilot flame’s reflection can be seen by looking
at the left hand side front of the stainless steel side trim. When the
pilot has lit, continue to hold the control knob in for 5-10 seconds to
allow the thermocouple to heat up, if the pilot goes out when the
control knob is released, repeat the lighting sequence.
In the unlikely event of a failure of the igniter, the fire can be lit as follows :-
Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position
marked pilot. Hold in the control knob for a few seconds to allow the gas to reach
the pilot. Insert the tip of a lit taper in behind the front ceramic coals on the left
hand side. This will light the pilot flame. When the pilot has lit, continue to hold
the control knob in for 5-10 seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up, if the
pilot goes out when the control knob is released, repeat the lighting sequence.
5.2.3
After lighting, turn the control knob in the anti-clockwise direction to
the high position and the main burner will light. It is recommended
that for most efficient performance the fire is allowed to warm up for
a few minutes with the flame adjuster set to the left hand position
and the gas control on maximum.
5.2.4
The gas control can be turned clockwise from the maximum position
to give the desired heat output and the flame control adjusted to
give the most pleasing flame effect or maximum efficiency and
output.
WARNING : If the fire goes out for any reason or is turned off and it
is necessary to re-light the fire it is important to allow the
fire to cool for 3 minutes before attempting to re-light it.
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