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GF 160 DV IPI 12/17
13. System Check
1. PURGING THE GAS LINE: When lighting the appliance
for the first time, it will take a few moments to clear
the gas line of air. Once this purge is complete, the
appliance will operate as described in the lighting
instructions. From a cold start, it may be helpful to
let the pilot light burn in mode for 10 - 15 minutes to
establish positive draft, before turning the burner
on. See the procedure on the inside back cover of this
manual. Subsequent burner starts will not require
purging the gas line unless the supply line is shut off.
2. PILOT FLAME: You can monitor the pilot flame located
behind the burner at the rear of the firebox. The pilot
flame should be steady - not lifting or floating. The
flame should be blue in color around the pilot hood,
with traces of yellow toward the outer edges. Fig. 13.1.
The pilot flame should engulf the top 1/8” of the
flame sensor. The pilot flame should project from the
pilot hood port toward the burner carry-over ports.
Adjust the pilot flame using the adjustment screw to
the left of the valve regulator. See fig. 13.2.
3. See Flame Appearance / Air Shutter for air shutter
settings and adjustments. Note: The more offsets
there are in the vent system, the greater the need for
an air shutter adjustment.
Figure 13.2. Pilot flame regulation.
Pilot Adjustment
WARNING:
PILOT ADJUSTMENT SHOULD ONLY
BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED,
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
INITIAL FIRING PROCESS -
Heat-curing the Stove Paint
This appliance has been painted with the highest
quality coating used in the hearth industry.
Manufacturers have selected this product because it
has been proven durable, colorfast, and beautiful at
temperatures up to 1200°F/650°C. Although the paint
has been air-dried at the factory, it must be heat-
cured in order to maximize its coating properties and
durability. This process occurs during initial firing of
the appliance and will generate odor and some visible
smoke.
We recommend you do the following BEFORE
operating the appliance for the first time:
1. Ventilate:
Open doors and windows and use a fan
to circulate fresh air throughout the room.
2. Vacate:
The fumes are non-toxic, but can be
uncomfortable for babies, small children, pregnant
women, elderly, pets, or anyone having breathing
difficulties.
Gas Appliance Curing Process
1.
After the installer has confirmed proper burner
function at all heat levels
, the homeowner should
operate the appliance at a low setting for several
hours, followed by several hours operation at a
high setting.
2. Off-gassing by paint and log set ceramic material
may leave a white, powdery deposit on the inside
surface of the glass panel.
This residue must be
removed using a non-abrasive hearth gas appliance
glass cleaner or warm water to prevent permanent
etching of the glass.
DO NOT USE AMMONIA-BASED CLEANERS. DO NOT
CLEAN HOT GLASS.
See OPERATION sections, pages 25-30, for detailed,
day-to-day operating procedures.
Figure 13.1.
Normal pilot flame projection.
