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Step 11. Before Lighting the Fireplace
Before
lighting the fireplace, be sure to do the following:
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Step 12. Lighting the Fireplace
You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked the
fireplace for gas leaks, you know the vent system is
unobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components.
Now you’re ready to light the fireplace.
WARNING: PLEASE REFER TO THE USER’S
MANUAL FOR ALL CAUTIONS, SAFETY,
AND WARNING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO
THE LIGHTING AND OPERATION OF THE
FIREPLACE.
After the Installation
LEAVE THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL WITH
THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
During this break-in period it is recommended that some
windows in the house be opened for air circulation. This
will help avoid setting off smoke detectors, and help elimi-
nate any odors associated with the fireplace’s initial burning.
Remove all paperwork from underneath the fireplace.
Review safety warnings and cautions
• Read the
Safety and Warning Information
section at
the beginning of this
Installers Guide
.
Double-check for gas leaks
•
Before lighting the fireplace, double-check the unit for
possible gas leaks.
Double-check vent terminations and front grilles for
obstructions.
• Before lighting the fireplace, double-check the unit for
possible obstructions that could be blocking the vent
terminations or the front grilles.
Double-check for faulty components
• Any component that is found to be faulty
MUST BE
re-
placed with an approved component. Tampering with
the fireplace components is
DANGEROUS
and voids
all warranties.
A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When
first lighting the fireplace, it will take a few minutes for the
lines to purge themselves of this air. Once the purging is
complete, the fireplace will light and will operate normally.
Subsequent lightings of the fireplace will not require this
purging of air from the gas supply lines,
unless
the gas
valve has been turned to the OFF position
, in which
case the air would have to be purged.
NOTE:
The fireplace should be run 3 to 4 hours on the
initial start-up. Turn it off and let it cool completely. Remove
and clean the glass. Replace the glass and run the fireplace
for an additional 8 hours. This will help to cure the products
used in the paint and logs.
• Remove the rubber bands from the log set (see Figure
36).
Figure 36.
RUBBER
BANDS
FOAM
PADS
• Remove the two foam pads which support the log set
and grate and allow the log set and grate to rest on the
base pan.
• Install the Lava Rock (supplied) to the firebox base pan
being careful not to cover the burner with the Lava Rock.