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Operating Instructions
Pre-Lighting Checklist
Be sure to check these items before the initial lighting of the
insert:
- All packaging materials are removed from the firebox; brick
panels and logs are installed.
- The insert gas label must correspond to the gas supply available,
that is “natural gas” for natural gas; "LP gas" for LP gas.
- Be sure the gas pressure has been carefully checked (see Gas
Pressure Requirements).
- Fingerprints or other marks are cleaned (while the insert is cool)
from any gold or nickel surfaces with denatured alcohol and
a soft cloth. Marks left on these surfaces may become etched
into the finish if not removed prior to burning the unit.
- Check all gas fittings for leaks.
- Remove all combustible materials from the area in front of
the insert and ensure the vented areas of the insert face are
unobstructed.
- Check to ensure all clearances to combustibles are met-see
Page 8
.
- Make sure the glass door is in place and properly sealed before
burning the appliance
- Ventilate the house to clear initial paint curing odors, see
Page
17
.
Lighting Instructions
The following is a copy of the operating and lighting instructions
found with each insert:
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP
CHILDREN, FURNITURE, GASOLINE AND OTHER LIQUIDS
WITH FLAMMABLE VAPORS AWAY. NEVER OPERATE UNIT
WITH GLASS OFF OR ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE GLASS
WHILE HOT.
A. This appliance is equipped with a piezo ignition device to light
the pilot. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
B.
BEFORE LIGHTING,
smell 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 the appliance.
DO NOT
touch any electric switch,
DO NOT
use any phone in the 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 any tool. 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(Refer to controls shown in Figures 16a and 16b)
CAUTION: YOUR Lennox Hearth Products gas INSERT MUST
ALWAYS BE OPERATED WITH GLASS IN PLACE.
STOP!! Read the safety information above before proceeding.
1. Open the lower door. Make sure gas supply shut-off cocks are
open and ON/OFF rocker switch is "OFF." If equipped with a
thermostat, set it to the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.
3. Push in gas cock dial slightly and turn clockwise to
"OFF."
Note:
Dial cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless dial
is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
4. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas,
including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B"
above. If you don't smell gas continue.
5. Locate the pilot by looking over the top of the left front log. A
blue flame will be seen when the pilot is lit.
6. Turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise to the
"PILOT" position.
7. Push the knob all the way in and hold in that position. Im-
mediately light the pilot by pressing the igniter button several
times until pilot is lit. Continue to hold the knob in for about
30 seconds after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop
back out. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps
4-8 holding knob in an additional 15 seconds after pilot is lit.
If knob does not pop out when released, stop and immediately
call your 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 your gas supplier.
8. After pilot is lit, turn gas control knob counter-clockwise
to "ON." Knob can only be turned to "ON" if the knob
has popped out.
9. To turn burner on, turn "ON/OFF" rocker switch to "ON" or set
the thermostat to the desired temperature above room tem-
perature.
10. Adjust the flame height (and heat output) by turning the flame
height knob clockwise for full flame and counter-
clockwise for reduced flame.
11.Turn on the electric power to the appliance and set the blower to
the desired air flow after it turns on when the appliance reaches
operating temperature.
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