5
OPERATING THE FIRE
The flame sensing & flue blockage safety system.
For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device which will shut
down the appliance in the event of abnormal flue conditions.
This device is NOT a
substitute for an independently mounted Carbon Monoxide detector.
The device will also automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if the pilot flame
goes out due to lack of oxygen or for any other reason.
If this device starts to repeatedly shut off the gas, get expert advice.
This device incorporates a probe which senses that the heat from the pilot flame is
correct. If this probe is cool, the device will prevent any gas flow unless the sliding
control button is held at the ignition position.
If, for any reason, the flames go out when the fire is hot or if the fire is turned off when
hot, always
wait at least three minutes before attempting to relight
.
To light the fire
The
control is shown in figure 1.
1.
Slide the control button to the bottom (ignition) position marked .
In this position, the electronic ignition system should cause a series of sparks
which should light the pilot. Within four seconds of the pilot igniting, the main
burner should light at its minimum setting.
If no sparks are produced to light the pilot, the battery may need replacing.
Details of battery replacement are given further on in this manual.
Until you can obtain a replacement battery the fire can be lit with a taper as
described later in the instructions.
2.
Keep the button at the ignition position for a further ten seconds. This
will prevent the flame sensing device from shutting off the gas while its probe
warms up as explained above.
3.
If low heat is required, release the button. The button will automatically
spring up to the low heat position shown in figure 1 (See note i below).
4.
For a higher heat level slide the button upwards. The burner flames and heat
output will gradually increase until the button reaches the high heat position shown in
figure 1. When the button reaches the high heat position you will feel a check to its
movement.
Do not
slide the button above the high heat position unless you want to turn
the fire off
(See note i below)
.
Note
i.
If the flames go out while setting the control, repeat the full lighting procedure. If
the flames repeatedly go out have the fire serviced.
ii.
Please note. When first turned on the flames will appear predominantly blue. The
coals will take time to warm up. Although some glow will be seen after approximately
ten minutes, the full visual effect will only be apparent after a somewhat longer time.
iii.
The appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during
the first 20 – 30 minutes of operation.To do this, simply turn the control knob to its
highest setting. This will also burn off any carbon deposits that may have formed
during previous operations.
iv.
If operating the appliance for long periods it is beneficial to change between
settings. This will also help to remove any carbon deposits that may form during
operation.
To turn the fire off
Slide the button up past the high heat position to the “
O
” position until the flames
extinguish. Both the main burner and the pilot should go out.
While cooling, the coals may make some crackling noises. This is quite normal.
Lighting with a taper (see figure 2)
In the unlikely event of failure of the ignition spark, the pilot can be lit by a taper or
long spill. Insert the taper or spill alongside of the left side wall of the fire box and
operating the slide control as described above.
Fig. 1
control
(Shown with Monaco front)
Fig. 2 Lighting with a taper
(Shown with Monaco front)
