Initial Use; Heat Management; Operation During A Power Outage - Monessen Hearth AVFL60NIP Owner's Manual

G. Initial Use
Initial Break-in Procedure
• The fireplace should run three to four hours continuously
on high.
• Turn the fireplace off and allow it to completely cool.
This cures the materials used to manufacture the fire-
place.
NOTICE! Open windows for air circulation during fire-
place break-in.
• Some people may be sensitive to smoke and odors.
• Smoke detectors may activate.
H. Heat Management
Burn Rate
The Artisan model has a variable burn rate which is con-
trolled by the remote control. Therefore the flame height
is adjustable.
The flame height may be adjusted as desired by locating
the flame option on the remote control and adjusting up or
down to desired flame height.
I. Operation During A Power Outage
The IntelliFire™ Plus ODS intermittent pilot ignition system
comes with a battery backup system that enables the
system to operate in a power outage. The system offers
seamless transition from household AC power to battery
backup. A factory-installed battery pack is located in the
control cavity of the appliance. See Figure 3.5. Battery
longevity and performance will be affected by long term
exposure to the service temperatures of this appliance.
NOTICE: Batteries should only be used as a power source
in the event of an emergency power outage. Batteries
should not be used as a primary long-term power source.
To Operate Fireplace Using Battery Power (DC):
1. Access the control cavity of the appliance. See Figure
3.5 for location. Lift the barrier screen off of the
appliance.
2. Locate the battery tray and insert four AA cell batteries.
See Figure 3.5. Battery polarity must be correct or
module damage will occur. A complete wiring diagram
is included in the electrical section of the appliance
installation manual.
3. Turn the appliance on according to the instructions
below for the appropriate type of control:
Standard Wall Switch or Factory-Installed ON/OFF
Switch:
• Toggle the switch as you would under normal
circumstances.
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Wireless Remote:
• Remote receiver is integrated into the ignition module
• Use the remote to turn the appliance on.
• To preserve battery life, do not use the HI/LO flame or
THERMOSTAT options.
Ignition Module:
• Locate the ignition module in the control cavity.
• Slide the ON/REMOTE/OFF switch to the ON position.
NOTICE: Some functionality will be lost when using
battery backup including remote control, lights, or any
other auxiliary functions that require household 110-120
VAC power.
To Return to Operation Using Electrical (AC) Power
Standard Wall Switch or Factory-Installed ON/OFF
Switch:
• Toggle the switch to OFF.
• Remove the batteries from the battery tray.
Wireless Remote:
• Slide the ON/REMOTE/OFF switch to the REMOTE
position.
• Remove the batteries from the battery tray.
Ignition Module:
• Slide the ON/REMOTE/OFF switch to the REMOTE
position.
• Remove the batteries from the battery tray.
3.4 Control Cavity Location (Cut away front view only for
location purpose, no direct access from front)
Gas Valve
3.5 Battery Tray Location - Top View
Control Battery
Module Tray
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