Sure Heat SCVFMR18, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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BURNER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
1. Install the 3 C Cell batteries. (See Fig. 1)
2. Locate the switch on the bottom of the control box (see page 13 for control box location) and verify that it is in the “on”
position. (See Fig. 2)
3. Remove the black iron pipe cap from your gas supply pipe.
NOTE: Hold the gas supply pipe securely with a wrench to prevent it from rotating loose and unthreading from the
inner wall connection.
4. Tighten the 1/2” NPT by the 3/8” flare supply fitting on the 1/2” gas supply line using pipe joint compound.
5. Place the burner assembly in the center of your fireplace.
6. Fasten the aluminum tube from the gas supply to the gas inlet at the side of the heater assembly. (See Fig. 3)
NOTE: The use of a flexible hose to attach the gas supply to the burn assembly may cause the burner to make
excessive noise
.
FINAL CHECKPOINTS BEFORE OPERATION
PILOT OPERATION
1. Before setting the logs in place, turn the gas on and check each joint in the the gas line with soap and water solution for
leaks. Bubbles indicate a leak. Repair any leaks and recheck before proceeding.
DANGER:
DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR LEAKS!
2. We suggest you do a test lighting of the burner assembly before you begin log placement. Be sure to review all safety
precautions in the owner's manual before you light your set.
3. Press the on/off button to bleed the pilot system, after a few seconds you will hear a clicking noise as the pilot lights.
4. If the pilot does not light, wait 30 seconds and press the on/off button, you will hear a click, then press again to light the
pilot, continue repeating this process until the pilot system lights.
5. It may take several attempts and up to 5 minutes to light the pilot the first time since there will be air in the gas line.
6. Once the pilot flame is lit, wait 15 seconds
7. Then, press the “up” control button.
8. The flame should ignite on the burner bar.
9. Now, press the down control button, the burner should go out and the pilot should remain lit. You are ready for log placement.
5
Burner
requires 3
C batteries.
Located on
left side of
burner.
Switch on
Control
Box in
the “ON”
position. Gas Line
Hookup
on right
side of
burner
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3