Air Shutter Adjustment; Quiet Operation; Paint Curing; Optional Wall Thermostat - Lennox Elite Series Installation And Operation Manual

Pilot Flame Appearance
Figure 31

Air Shutter Adjustment

CAUTION: Air shutter is hot while the Epic™ gas stove is operating
and should only be adjusted using a heat resistant glove.
The air shutter control lever is located inside the main control door above
the control panel. The lever is linked to the primary air shutter on the main
burner. The air shutter regulates the amount of primary air the burner
receives and, therefore, how clean the stove burns. The air shutter should
only be adjusted by a qualified gas technician. The stove should burn for
about 15 minutes with the logs installed before adjusting the air shutter.
Moving the lever to the left (closing the shutter) will raise the height of
the flames as well as turn them more yellow/orange. Moving the lever to
the right will open the shutter, turning the flames to a cleaner transparent
blue and enhance the glow of the logs.
CAUTION: The air shutter should never be set so as to make the
tips of the flames sooty or create sooting on the viewing glass,
logs, or firebox ceiling. If soot begins to form after burning, the
air shutter should be opened gradually until the sooting condi-
tion stops. Gas quality and gas pressure may vary, which can
affect the burning characteristics of the stove.
Air Shutter Adjustment Handle, highlighted
Figure 32
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Loosen screws to adjust, tighten
screws when adjustment is complete.
Closed Open
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

Quiet Operation

As the Epic gas stove is burning, a number of normal operational sounds
may be heard. The flow of gas through the gas valve and orifice may
make a rushing or whistling noise. If this noise is objectionable, it can be
reduced by turning down the flame. Turning down the flame can reduce
total heat output by more than 30%. When the blower turns on, the
sound of rushing air may be heard. The blower sounds may be reduced
by adjusting the speed control located on the blower assembly. Also, a
slight clicking sound may be heard as the gas valve or blower switch is
turned on and off.

Paint Curing

This stove has been painted with Stove Bright high temperature metallic
paint. It leaves the factory dry to the touch, but completes the curing
process as the stove is used. To cure the paint, burn the appliance four
successive times for ten minutes each time with a five minute cool down
between each firing. Also some parts of the appliance may be lightly
coated with machining oil. Ventilate the house during these first firings
as the paint and oil give off carbon dioxide and unpleasant odors. It is
recommended that persons sensitive to an imbalance in the indoor air
quality avoid the stove during the curing process.

Optional Wall Thermostat

If an optional wall thermostat is to be installed, install the thermostat per
the manufacturers instructions (provided with the thermostat). Failure
to follow manufacturers instructions could result in a malfunction. Pay
special attention to the thermostat location requirements. If the loca-
tion requirements are not adhered to the appliance, erratic operation or
failure may occur.
Do not mount the thermostat where it may be affected by:
• Radiant heat from this appliance, fireplaces, sun or other heat
sources.
• Drafts or dead spots behind doors or in corners.
• Hot or cold air from ducts.