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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Operating Instructions
Pre-Lighting Checklist
Be sure to check these items before the initial lighting of the
insert:
c
The insert gas label corresponds to the gas supply available
- that is "natural gas" for natural gas or "LP gas" for LP gas.
c
Gas pressure has been checked carefully - see
Page 13
.
c
All gas fittings have been checked for leaks.
c
All clearances to combustibles have been met-see
Page 9
.
c
All combustible materials have been removed from the area in
front of the insert.
c
All vented areas of the insert face are unobstructed.
c
House is ventilated to clear initial paint curing odors - see
Page
18
.
c
All packaging materials have been removed from the firebox.
c
While insert is cool, fingerprints or other marks have been
cleaned 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.
c
Log set have been installed.
c
The glass door is in place and is properly sealed.
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 PROP-
ERTY 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
CAUTION: YOUR SUPERIOR™ 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.
