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March 2000
GB 40 I - FIREPLACE INSERT
FIRST FIRE
FIRST FIRE
NOTE: Never operate this appliance with the door open.
NOTE: No electrical power supply is required for the gas control to operate. Standing pilot allows the
valve to operate with manual switch or millivolt thermostat.
WARNING:
When the appliance is equipped with a 24 karat gold-plated door, you must
clean all the fingerprints and oils from the gold surface before firing the appliance for the first
time. Use a glass cleaner, or vinegar and towel to insure that the oil is removed. If not
cleaned properly before firing, the oils can cause permanent markings on the gold plating.
After the gold plating is cured, the oils will not affect the finish and little maintenance is required;
just wipe clean as needed.
Before burning the insert for the first time, please read this owner’s manual completely to be familiar with
the insert’s features, controls, and cautions for operation.
Remove all labels from glass before burning the insert for the first time.
Plug power cord into a properly installed outlet for blower operation.
The blower system has an on/off thermo snap disc that will turn the blower on automatically when the
proper temperature is reached, and will turn the blower off when it cools down in order not to blow cool
air after shut down.
The rheostat to control the blower speed is located on the right side panel in the brass trim.
Manual on/off switch for control valve is located above the rheostat for blower on right side panel in the
brass trim.
Follow the lighting instructions found either on page 24 of this manual or the metal labels on the chain
located in the lower grill area by the gas control valve.
During your first fire in the appliance, you may notice an odor and steam coming from the insert. This is
the high temperature paint finishing the curing process. Open the door and/or windows in the home or
structure for ventilation.
We recommend that you initially cycle the insert on and off, heating the insert to curing stage for several
minutes, and then turn it off to cool for five minutes. Then turn the insert back on, and burn until the
steam and/or odor no longer appears.
If odor persists, turn the gas supply to the insert off, and call your local dealer or authorized service
person to inspect the appliance.
WARNING: Extended use on high without the use of blowers can cause overheating conditions
of the appliance, and result in tarnishing or discoloring of the gold plating on the door. It is
recommended, when blowers are not in use, that you operate the insert at lower valve control
settings or cycle the appliance on and off for short periods.
