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BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME
LIGHTING PILOT
W
ARNING
The control has an interlock device that does not allow the lighting of the fireplace up to
the moment the safety device of the flame has not interrupted the gas flow. After that pe-
riod of time (when the magnet is closed), it is possible to start the lighting operation.
The gas control knob is designed to be operated by hand. DO NOT use any tools during
this operation. Damaged knobs may result in serious injury.
APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHOD
You may check for gas leaks with the following methods only:
•
Soap and water solution
•
An approved leak testing spray
•
Electronic sniffer
W
ARNING
If using a soap and water solu-
tion to test for leaks, DO NOT
spray solution onto control
body.
DANGER
Never check for gas leaks with open
flame!
NOTE: Remove any excessive
pipe compound from the connec-
tions. Excessive pipe compound
can set off electronic sniffers.
Check for gas leaks in each of the following locations:
Pipe from the gas supply line connection to the gas valve
•
Burner connections
•
Field made joints / gas shut-off valve
•
Pilot
•
Factory made joints
•
Each joint or connection
•
All joints on valve and control body
1. Depress and turn knob counterclockwise
to pilot
position.
2. Depress fully and hold pilot gas knob. The electronic ig-
nitor will automatically ignite the pilot. Keep knob fully
depressed for a few seconds. Release and check that
pilot continues to burn.
If the pilot does not stay lit, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
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Figure 20 -
Pilot Position
