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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 description as seen on page 22. Adjust primary air
if required.
*Take time to go through the unit with the customer.
Note:
When first fired, the unit will produce an odour. 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 all around the appliance for gas leaks. If you smell gas,
follow the instructions on the front cover of this manual.
*Check 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.
*The appliance area must be kept clear & free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors or liquids.
Log set & burner require no maintenance.
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. Ceramic glass manufacturers cannot give us a definitive
answer to this problem. Dealers may provide various cleaning
products with varying results. The following recommendations
will not guarantee results in your particular case.
Note:
This is a problem beyond CFHMfg’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
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 Crème by Elco
D)
White Off by Rutland
Cold Weather Operation
When using any gas appliance (LP or NG Fuels) 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 owner’s
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.
