Operation
900414-00 12/2015
Innovative Hearth Products
MHD 35/40 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
65
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by a piezo igniter. When
lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all 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 any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
9-5/8"
6-3/4"
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. (If applicable) Set the thermostat to lowest setting. Turn wall on/off
switch, unit mounted on/off switch or remote control switch "OFF."
3. Turn OFF all electric power to the appliance.
4. Access the control compartment.
5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF."
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is
pushed in slightly. Do Not force.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas,
including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the
safety information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to the
next step.
7. Find pilot - located in firebox on the same plane as the top of the burner.
8. Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise to "PILOT."
9. Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Immediately light the pilot
by triggering the piezo igniter (pushing the button) until pilot lights.
Continue to hold the control knob in for about 1-1/2 minutes after the
pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain
lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 5 through 9.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call
your service technician or gas supplier.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control
knob to "OFF" and call your service technician or gas supplier.
10. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "ON."
11. Close control compartment.
12. (If applicable) Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
13. (If applicable) Set thermostat to desired setting. Turn wall on/off switch,
unit mounted on/off switch or remote control switch "ON."
• 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 tools.
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.
4.
Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF."
Do not force.
5. Close the main line gas shut-off valve.
6. Close control compartment.
Pilot Assemblies
H I
LO
W
TPTH
TP
TH
PIL
OT
PI
LO
T
ON
it
OFF
OUT
IN
LO
HI
IN
OUT
OFF
PILO
T
ON
PILOT
ON
OFF
PI
LO
T
L
O
HI
HI
L O W
HT
PT
HT
PT
PILO
T
PIL
OT
ON
ti
OFF
OUT
IN
Gas Control Valves
SIT
Robertshaw
Gas Control Knobs
Honeywell
P/N 900327-00 Rev. 0
1. (If applicable) Set the thermostat to lowest setting. Turn wall on/off
switch, unit mounted on/off switch or remote control switch "OFF."
2.
Turn OFF all electric power to the appliance, if service is to be
performed.
3.
Access the control compartment.
DANGER
HOT GLASS
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER
ALLOW
CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - ENGLISH
