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Figure 32 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 33 - Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern
Figure 34 - Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern When Using Wrong Gas Type
Note: The pilot flame on natural gas units will
have a slight curve, but flame should be blue
and have no yellow or orange color.
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 32 shows a correct burner flame pat
-
tern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect burner
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame
pattern shows sporadic, irregular flame tip
-
ping. The flame should not be dark or have
an orange/reddish tinge.
Note: When using the fireplace the first time,
the flame will be orange for approximately one
hour until the log cures.
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 33
• turn fireplace off (see
To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
, page 21
• see
Troubleshooting
, page 24
Figure 34 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat
-
tern when using the wrong gas type. Turn off
heater and call a qualified service person to
make corrections.
iNsPeCTiNG BUrNers
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 29 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.
Figure 30 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat
-
tern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching
the thermocouple. This will cause the thermo
-
couple to cool. When the thermocouple cools,
the fireplace will shut down.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 30
• turn fireplace off (see
To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
, page 21
• see
Troubleshooting
, page 24
Figure 29 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 30 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Figure 31 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat
-
tern when using the wrong gas type. Turn off
heater and call a qualified service person to
make corrections.
Figure 31 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
When Using Wrong Gas Type
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
