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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
p
aint
C
uring
This insert has been painted with Stovebright high tem-
perature metallic stove paint. It leaves the factory dry to
the touch, but finishes curing as the insert is used. Fire the
insert four successive times for ten minutes each time with
a five minute cool down between each firing. Ventilate the
house during these first firings as the paint gives off car-
bon dioxide and unpleasant odors. It is recommended that
persons sensitive to an imbalance in the indoor air quality
avoid the insert during the curing process.
q
uiet
o
peration
GAS NOISE: The sound of gas flowing through the insert
may be detectable while the unit is in operation. This is a
normal operating sound, however if it is objectionable, it
can be reduced by turning down the flame. Turning down
the flame will reduce heat output.
BLOWER NOISE: As the insert heats up, the blower will come
on to move hot air through the heat exchanger and into the
room. Adjust the fan speed with the fan control knob to the
sound level and air flow desired.
b
lower
Your Firestar™ gas insert comes equipped with a 150 CFM
blower with a variable speed control and an automatic
temperature activated On / Off snap switch.
Operation:
1. Plug the blower power cord into a grounded (three
prong) outlet. This appliance is equipped with a three
prong (grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three - prong receptacle. Do not cut
or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
2. After the insert warms up, the fan will come on if the
speed control (located at the bottom of the left side
door) is left in the on position. The fan will not operate
until the insert is warm.
3. Once the fan comes on, turn the knob to the desired
speed. No further adjustment is necessary, the fan will
come on automatically whenever the insert is warm.
4. If you do not wish to have the fan on, turn the knob until
it clicks into the OFF position.
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nd
t
hermostat
Your gas insert comes equipped with an “ON-OFF” rocker
switch used to turn the burner on and off while the pilot is
on. The switch is located behind the right side door to the
right of the control valve. This switch can be relocated to
the hole provided in the top surround panel by pulling the
two connectors off of the spades on the back of the switch.
Then unscrew the plastic nut on the back side of the switch
and pull the switch forward through the hole. Cut the wire
tie holding the switch wire and feed the wire behind the side
flange up to the switch hole in the top flange. Care must be
taken to ensure the wire is kept away from the heat of the
firebox. Reinsert the switch in the hole in the flange, tighten
the retaining nut, and push the wire connectors back on the
spades. The spades may need to be carefully bent downward
to provide clearance between the switch and the fireplace
facing material.
A millivolt wall thermostat or remote thermostat can be used
to supplement the rocker switch. The thermostat and rocker
switch will turn the burner on and off independently of each
other. Be sure to set the rocker switch to the off position
when using the thermostat and set the thermostat to the
lowest temperature when you wish to use the rocker switch
only, otherwise one may override the other.
Follow the instructions included with the thermostat for
wiring. Solder all connections, as good wire connections
are critical in millivolt system. Check with your insert dealer
for the proper length and size of the thermostat wire. Both
factors effect the function of the thermostat.
p
ilot
a
djustment
All pilots are burned and checked at the factory prior to
shipment. (NOTE: If upon initial insert installation the pilot
flame flickers or will not remain lit, most likely the pilot is
fine but there is air in the gas line or the gas pressure is too
low). Pilot adjustment is not normally required, but should
it be necessary, it should be done only by a qualified service
technician. The pilot adjustment screw is located to the
left of the ON/OFF/PILOT control knob. With a flat bladed
screwdriver, remove the pilot adjusting cover to access the
pilot adjusting screw. Adjust pilot screw to the properly sized
flame as shown in Figure 18. The flames should completely
surround the thermopile and extend across the main burner
ports. Be careful not to back the adjusting screw out of its
threads. Replace the cover and check for gas leaks.
Figure 18
Millivolt Pilot
Thermopile
Igniter
Gas Pilot Hood
/8” to
1/”
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