Operating Fireplace (Thermostat-Controlled Models) - Desa Variable Manually-Controlled Models Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

OPERATING
FIREPLACE
Thermostat-
Controlled Models
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
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 hand. 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.
• 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 or gas supplier. 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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace.
During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off
a paper-burning smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open
window to vent smell. Operate fireplace on HI position to burn off
odor. This will only last a few hours.
1. STOP! Read the safety information on page above.
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.
3. Turn control knob clockwise
Ignitor Button
Figure 27 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location
4. 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. If you
don't smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
control knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 27, above).
Note: If running fireplace for first time, there will be air in gas line. You may
need to press in control knob for 30 seconds or longer. This will allow air to
bleed from the gas system.
WARNING
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
WARNING ICON G 001
NOTICE
to the OFF position.
Clockwise
to the PILOT position. Press in
C-clockwise
Control Knob
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