5.3
Operating the Fire (Manual Control Models)
The controls are located behind the ashpan cover which is situated behind the
Ashpan / Fender. The controls, comprise a control valve to adjust the gas flow and
a push button piezo igniter. To light the fire proceed as follows:-
a)
Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position
marked pilot. Hold in the control knob for a few seconds to allow the
gas to reach the pilot.
b)
Continue to hold-in the control knob and press the igniter button. If the
pilot does not light, continue to press the igniter button until ignition
occurs. When the pilot has lit, continue to hold the control knob in for 5-
10 seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up, if the pilot goes out
when the control knob is released, repeat the lighting sequence.
In the unlikely event of a failure of the igniter, the fire can be lit as
follows :-
Depress the control knob and turn anti-clockwise to the position
marked pilot. Hold in the control knob for a few seconds to allow the
gas to reach the pilot. Insert the tip of a lit taper in behind the front
ceramic coals on the left hand side. This will light the pilot flame.
When the pilot has lit, continue to hold the control knob in for 5-10
seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up, if the pilot goes out when
the control knob is released, repeat the lighting sequence.
c)
After lighting, turn the control knob in the anti-clockwise direction to the
high position and the main burner will light. It is recommended that for
most efficient performance the fire is allowed to warm up for a few
minutes with the gas control on maximum.
d)
The gas control can be turned clockwise from the maximum position to
give the desired heat output.
WARNING
If the fire goes out for any reason or is turned off and it is
necessary to re-light the fire it is important to allow the fire to cool
for 3 minutes before attempting to re-light it.
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