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BURNER FLAME pATTERN
Burner flames will be steady, not lifting or float
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ing. Flame patterns will be different from unit
to unit and will vary depending on installation
type and weather conditions.
If vent configuration is installed incorrectly,
flames will lift or "ghost". This can be danger
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ous. Inspect flames after installation to ensure
proper installation and performance.
Figure 47 shows a typical flame pattern.
If burner flame pattern differs from that de
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scribed:
• turn fireplace off (see
To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
, page 28)
• see
Troubleshooting
, page 32
Figure 47 - Typical Flame Pattern
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Do not use
abrasive cleaners as this may
damage glass. Use a nonabra
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sive household glass cleaner to
clean glass. Do not clean glass
when hot.
Glass must be cleaned periodically. During
start-up it is normal for condensation to form
on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust and
other airborne particles to cling to the glass
surface. During initial start-up a slight film may
form on the glass due to paint curing. The
glass should be cleaned several times with a
non-ammonia, non-abrasive household clean
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er and warm water after the first two weeks
of operation. Thereafter, clean the glass two
or three times during each heating season,
depending on the usage and circumstances
present. Refer to
Removing/Replacing Glass
Door
, page 24 of this manual when removing
glass door for cleaning.
WARNING: Only parts sup
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plied by the manufacturer should
be used when replacing broken
or damaged glass door panel
(see
Replacement Parts
, page
36). This glass door panel is
a complete unit. No substitute
materials may be used.
WARNING: Turn off fireplace
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burners and
circulating air passageways of
fireplace clean. Inspect these
areas of fireplace before each
use. Have fireplace inspected
yearly by a qualified service
person. Fireplace may need
more frequent cleaning due to
excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, pet hair, etc.
GLASS DOOR
WARNING: Handle glass
door panel with care. Do not
strike, slam or otherwise abuse
glass. Do not operate fireplace
with the glass door unlatched,
removed, cracked or broken.
