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W415-0120 / F / 10.25.11
1.
Turn off all electrical power to the unit if service is to be
performed.
MAINTENANCE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING:
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS
A
This fi replace has a pilot which must be lit by hand while
following these instructions exactly.
B
Before lighting, smell all around the fi replace area for gas
and next to the fl oor because some gas is heavier than air
and will settle on the fl oor.
C
Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob.
Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand,
do not try to repair it. Call a qualifi ed service techni-
cian. Force or attempted repair may result in a fi re or
explosion.
D
Do not use this fi replace if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect
the unit and replace any part of the control system and
any gas control touched by water.
•
Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re depart-
ment.
1.Stop!
Read all the safety information above. When lighting
and re-lighting, the gas knob cannot be turned from "pilot" to
"off" unless the knob is depressed.
2.
Turn off all electrical power to the stove.
3.
Turn the gas knob
clockwise to off.
4.
Wait 5 minutes for any gas in the combustion chamber to
escape. Continue to the next step if you do NOT smell any
gas.
If you smell gas, STOP!
and follow the instructions in
"What to do if You Smell Gas" listed above.
5.
If the unit is equipped with a fl ame adjustment valve, turn
clockwise to off.
6.
Locate the pilot situated in front of the rear log.
7.
Turn the gas knob
counter-clockwise to "pilot" posi-
tion.
8.
Depress and hold
the gas knob while lighting the
pilot with the push
button ignitor. Keep the knob fully
depressed for one (1) minute, then release. If the pilot does
not continue to burn, repeat steps 3 through 7.
9.
With the pilot lit, turn the gas knob counter-clockwise to
"on" position.
10.
If your insert is equipped with a fl ame adjustment valve,
push and turn the knob to "high".
11.
If your insert is equipped with a remote "on-off" switch, the
main burner may not come on when you turn the gas valve
to "on" or "high".
The remote switch must be in the "on"
position as well to ignite the main burner.
12.
Turn on all electrical power to the insert.
2.
Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise
to off.
DO NOT FORCE.
TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER
BEFORE SERVICING THE FIREPLACE.
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servic-
ing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous
operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. This insert
and its venting system should be inspected before use and
at least annually by a qualifi ed service person. The fi replace
area must be kept clear and free of combustible materials,
gasoline or other fl ammable vapours and liquids. The fl ow of
combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
1.
In order to properly clean the burner and pilot assembly,
remove the logs to expose both assemblies.
2.
Keep the control compartment, logs, burner, air shutter
opening and the area surrounding the logs clean by vacuum-
ing or brushing,
at least once a year
.
3.
Check to see that all burner ports are burning. Clean out
any of the ports which may not be burning or are not burning
properly.
4.
Check to see that the pilot fl ame is large enough to engulf
the thermopile on one leg and reaches toward the burner on
the other leg.
5.
Replace the cleaned logs.
6.
Check to see that the main burner ignites completely on
all openings when the gas knob for the burner is turned on. A
5 to 10 second total light-up period is satisfactory. If ignition
takes longer, consult your CONTINENTAL dealer / distributor.
7.
Check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing.
Replace if necessary.
