4
OPERATING THE FIRE
The flame sensing & flue blockage safety system.
For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety
device which will shut down the appliance in the event of
abnormal flue conditions.
This device is NOT a substitute for an
independently mounted Carbon Monoxide detector.
The device will also automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire
if the pilot flame goes out due to lack of oxygen or for any other
reason.
If the device starts to shut off the gas frequently, get expert advice.
The system incorporates a probe which senses that the heat from
the pilot flame is correct. If this probe is cool, the device will
prevent any gas flow unless the control knob is kept depressed at
the PILOT/IGN position.
If, for any reason, the flames go out when the fire is hot or if the
fire is turned off when hot, always
wait at least three minutes before
attempting to relight
.
To light the fire
To get access to the control knob, remove the bottom front cover
(Figure 1).
Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise towards the
PILOT/IGN position (Figure 2). A spark should be generated at
the pilot while turning. The spark should ignite the pilot. The pilot
flame can be seen below round coal at the front left side.
Keep the button at the PILOT/IGN position for a further ten
seconds. This will prevent the flame sensing device from shutting
off the gas while its probe warms up as explained previously.
When the pilot is alight and stable, partially depress the knob and
turn to “LOW”. The pilot should then light the main burner at its
low setting. There may be a delay of up to four seconds between
the pilot lighting and ignition of the gas at the main burner. This is
normal and is due to the time required to fill the main burner
compartment with sufficient gas for ignition.
When the burner is main burner is alight at its low setting, partially
depress the knob and gradually turn it anti-clockwise until the
burner is at your desired level.. The burner flames will gradually
increase until the knob reaches the “HIGH” position.
To turn off
To turn the main burner off but leave the pilot alight, partially
depress the knob and turn to PILOT/IGN.
To turn the fire fully off , partially depress the knob and turn to
OFF.
While cooling, the coals may make some crackling noises. This is
quite normal.
Lighting with a taper (see figure 3)
In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition spark, the pilot can
be lit by a taper or long spill. Insert the taper or spill alongside of
the left side wall of the fire box, Depress the control knob, turn it
to PILOT/IGN
Fig.2 Control knob
Fig.3 Lighting with a taper