Final Checks
Installer:
Before leaving the appliance with the
customer, you must check the operation of the
appliance.
*Check correct rating by clocking the appliance at 15
minutes. (See label)
*Check flame picture. Adjust primary air if required.
*Take time to go through the unit with the customer.
Note:
When first fired, the unit will produce an odor.
This is normal and is part of the paint curing
process. It is recommended that you open a few
windows to ventilate the room. This will be
noticeable for at least 4 hours. During the first hour,
smoke detectors in the house may be set off.
*Following the initial burn-in period, the glass panel
may require cleaning.
Caution:
Do not clean the glass when the appliance
is hot!
*When the appliance is fired from cold, the glass
may fog up. This is due to condensation and is
normal.
*Make yourself familiar with these instructions
before operating the appliance.
*Check any loose electrical wires that may cause a
shock.
*Check around the appliance for gas leaks. If you
smell gas, follow the instructions on the front cover
of this manual.
*Check to see that logs are correctly positioned.
The pilot light should be visible.
*Check to make sure that venting is secure.
*Check all external parts, such as grills, doors and
control covers to make sure they are attached and
fastened properly.
Caution:
Do not turn the unit off and on again
without a minimum of a 60 second wait.
Important - Glass Cleaning - Mineral Deposits
One of the by-products of the combustion process in
a gas appliance is a mineral which can show up as a
white film on the ceramic glass of the viewing door.
The composition of the deposit varies widely from
various locations and also from the time in the same
location. You may have the problem for a time and
then not see it again for months when it will
reappear in your area. It seems this is associated
with the varying sulfur content of the gas. We have
this problem with ceramic glass manufacturers and
they cannot give us a definitive answer to this
problem. Dealers have tried various cleaning
products with varying results. The following
recommendations will not guarantee results in your
particular case.
Note:
This is a problem beyond FDMCo’s control
and is not covered under warranty.
1. Clean the glass regularly as soon as you notice
the buildup, (white film). If the film is left for a longer
period of time, build up will bake on. Once baked, it
is much harder, if not impossible, to remove.
2. Never use an abrasive cleaner on the ceramic
glass. Any abrasion of the surface has the
immediate effect of lessening the strength of the
glass. An emulsion type cleaner is recommended.
3. Use a soft damp cloth to apply the cleaner. Dry
the glass with a soft dry and preferably cotton cloth.
Most paper towels and synthetic materials are
abrasive to ceramic glass and should be avoided.
4. Our dealers have had good results from the
products listed below. We cannot however
guarantee the results of these products.
A) Brasso
B) Polish Plus by Kel Kem
C) Cook Top Clean Creme by Elco
D) White Off by Rutland
Cold Weather Operation
When using any gas appliance (LPG or NAT Gas)
water is a byproduct of the combustion process.
Under normal conditions, this is expelled through the
vent into the atmosphere and does not cause any
harm. In extremes of cold weather however, the
vapors may condense and freeze on any exposed
surface it comes into contact with. This can cause a
problem by restricting or blocking the vent,
particularly with direct vent wall terminations as the
exhaust is only a few inches away from the outside
wall surface. What happens to the moisture after it
leaves the vent cannot be controlled by the
manufacturer. To extend the vent further out from
the wall can sometimes be an advantage. Extending
the vent out from the wall can present other design
problems such as ice falling from the eaves above.
It is the home owners responsibility to ensure that
there is not an excessive build-up of ice on the
termination.
Caution: When operating your appliance during
cold weather, you must frequently check the
exhaust cap for excessive ice build-up.
Operating Your Fire
The operating instructions are also on a chained
plate inside the control access door. For your safety,
this appliance is fitted with a flame supervision
device which will shut off the gas supply if for any
reason, the pilot flame goes out. This device
incorporates a fixed probe, which senses the heat
from the pilot flame. If the probe is cool, the device
will prevent any gas flow unless the burner control
knob is kept pushed in at the “PILOT” position.
When first turned on, the decorative flames will
appear predominantly blue. After approximately 15
minutes, the flames will turn yellow.
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