5.3
Operating the Fire (slide control models)
The controls comprise a control lever, to turn the fire on and off and adjust the gas
rate. The control lever is located at the top right hand side of the fire. Depressing
the control lever fully operates the igniter and lights the pilot flame. Once the pilot
is established raising the lever allows low and finally high gas settings. The fire is
turned off when the control lever is fully raised. To light the fire proceed as
follows :-
1)
Depress the control lever fully downwards to the position marked “Z”. Hold
down the control lever for a few seconds to allow the gas to reach the pilot.
(See Fig. 1 below)
2)
The fire will then begin its ignition sequence. If the pilot does not light,
continue to press the control lever until ignition occurs. The pilot flame can
be seen by looking to the left hand side of the burner unit. When the pilot
has lit, continue to hold the control lever down for 5-10 seconds to allow the
thermocouple to heat up, before releasing the lever apply one firm
downwards push to ensure that the f.s.d. valve is fully latched, if the pilot
goes out when the control lever is released, repeat the lighting sequence.
Fig. 1
In the unlikely event of a failure of the igniter, firstly check the operation of the
1.5V battery and if necessary replace with a ‘AA’ size alkaline battery. It is
important that only an alkaline battery is used, otherwise premature battery
failure and leakage may result. If the appliance still fails to light the fire can be
lit as follows:
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OFF Position
High Position
Low Position
Ignition Position
Glow only position (no visible flame)