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1. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to “OFF.” do not force.
1. sTOP! Read the safety
information above.
2. Push in manual gas con-
trol knob slightly and turn
clockwise
to
"OFF". do not force.
NoTE: Knob cannot be
turned from "PIlOT" to
"OFF" unless knob is
pushed in slightly. do not
force.
3. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell
for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas,
sTOP! Follow “b” in the safety information above. If
you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
4. Find pilot - follow metal tube from gas control. The
pilot is in front of middle
log on the right side.
5. Turn manual gas control
knob counterclockwise
to “PIlOT.”
6. Push in control knob all
the way and hold in. Im-
mediately light the pilot with a match and the lighter
rod that is provided with the burner. Continue to hold
the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the
pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot
should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 2 through
6.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call a qualified service technician or
gas supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn
the gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
7. Turn manual gas control knob counterclockwise
to “ON.”
GAs coNTRol
KNOb sHOWN IN
"oFF" PosITIoN
VsM-(18, 24, 30) lIGHTING INsTRuCTIONs
FoR youR sAFETy REAd BEFoRE lIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by
hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
b. BEFoRE lIGHTING smell all around the appliance area
for gas. be sure to smell next to the floor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO dO IF YOu sMell GAs
• 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 neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
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, don't try to repair it; call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
d. do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under water.
lIGHTING INsTRucTIoNs
WARNING
• Any glass doors shall be opened when the appliance is in operation.
• A fireplace screen must be in place when the appliance is operating and, unless other provisions for
combustion air are provided, the screen shall have an opening(s) for introduction of combustion air.
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