53D0419
Designer Series Gas Fireplaces
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oPERaTING INSTRuCTIoNS
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control knob pilot
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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
NOTE: Remove any excessive pipe
compound from the connections.
Excessive pipe compound can set off
electronic sniffers.
1. Depress and turn knob counterclockwise
to pilot position.
. Depress fully and hold pilot gas knob. The elec-
tronic ignitor 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 .
LIGhTING PILoT
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 shutoff valve
• Pilot
• Factory made joints
• Each joint or connection
• All joints on valve and control body
LIGhTING PILoT FoR ThE FIRST TIME
Pilot Position
If using a soap and water
solution to test for leaks,
Do NoT spray solution onto
control body.
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Never check for gas leak with open
flame!
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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 period 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.
