Vsr-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions - White Mountain Hearth VSM-18-1 Owner's Manual

VSR-(18, 24, 30) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: 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 electrical 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.
• Any glass doors shall be opened when the appliance is in operation.
• A fireplace screen must be in place when the appliance is operating and, unless other provisions for combustion air
are provided, the screen shall have an opening(s) for introduction of combustion air.
1. S T O P ! R e a d
information above.
2. Set the ON/OFF switch to
"OFF".
3. Turn off all electric power to the
appliance (if applicable).
4. P u s h i n g a s c o n t ro l k n o b
slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF".
5. W a i t t e n ( 1 0 )
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.
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned
from "PILOT" unless knob is
pushed in slightly. Do not force.
6. Find pilot - follow metal
tube from gas control. The pilot is
1. Set the ON/OFF switch to "OFF".
2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
14015-6-0907
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
t h e s a f e t y
GAS CONTROL
KNOB SHOWN
IN "OFF" POSI-
TION
m i n u t e s
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
• 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. 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.
WARNING
in front of middle log on the right
side.
7. Tu r n g a s c o n t ro l k n o b c o u n t e rc l o c k w i se
to "PILOT."
8. Push in gas control knob all the way and
hold in. Immediately light the pilot with a match and
lighter rod that is provided with the burner. Continue
to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute
after the pilot is lit. Release knob, and it will pop back
up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps
4 through 8.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your qualified service technician
or gas supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn
the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
9. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
"ON."
10. Set the ON/OFF switch to "ON".
clockwise to "OFF". Do not force.
to
Page 11