First Fire; Operation; Primary Air Adjustment - Pacific energy The Oxford Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

FIRST FIRE

When lit for the first time, the appliance will emit a slight odour for
a couple of hours. This is due to the curing of paints, sealants and
lubricants used in the manufacturing process. This condition is
temporary. Open doors and windows to ventilate area. If optional
fan kit has been installed, place fan in the "OFF" position. Smoke
and fumes caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to
some individuals.
It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some expansion
and/or contraction noises during the start up or cool down cycle.
Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or cook
stove oven.
Fig. # 15
Manual HI-LO Control Knob
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BURNER
CONTROL

OPERATION

The Oxford comes equipped with an "ON-OFF" rocker switch. This
switch is conveniently located on the control panel just below the
burner control knob.
Once a pilot light has been established, and the gas valve knob turned
to the "ON" position, the burner may be turned on or off simply with the
switch. An optional wall thermostat may be installed to operate the
burner automatically.
Manual HI-LO Flame Adjustment:
The HI-LO burner control knob can be rotated in both directions,
providing infinite control of gas flow rate to the burner and
therefore greater comfort control. The HI setting provides a
maximum gas input (flame height), and rotating the knob clock-
wise toward the LO setting will reduce the gas input (flame height)
to a minimum setting.
Wall Thermostat (optional part# GASC.THERMO):
Set the wall thermostat to a comfortable temperature. Turn the HI-
LO burner control knob to a desired setting. As heat is required,
the Oxford heater will turn on or off automatically, as needed.
Extend Shutdown:
To shutdown the appliance including the pilot, partially depress
and turn gas valve knob clockwise past "PILOT" to "OFF" position.
DO NOT FORCE.
NOTE: The SIT control has an interlock device which does not allow
the pilot to be lit when the appliance is at operating temperature. Let
the appliance cool down (approx. 60 sec.) before attempting to relight
the pilot. DO NOT use force to rotate the control knob.

PRIMARY AIR ADJUSTMENT

This appliance is provided with primary air adjustment which affects
flame height and flame quality. This adjustment is preset at the factory
for the best flame appearance for most installations. However,
adjustment is available to compensate for varying field conditions,
such as vent system configuration or altitude. Adjustment should be
done after the appliance has reached operating temperature. See Fig.
# 16 below for proper flame pattern.
Fig. # 16
Caution: Firebox side may be hot!
The air shutter adjustment rod is accessible through the control door
just below the window frame (see Fig. #13). Pulling the rod forward
opens the shutter and decreases flame height. Pushing the rod
inwards closes the shutter and increases flame height.
To Adjust: (See Fig. # 13)
1) Open control door to access adjustment rod.
2) Move air shutter adjustment rod in or out until proper flame is
achieved.
3) Close control door.
Caution: Proper air shutter setting is a must.
The flame should be just yellow, "lazy" and just below the baffle. It
should NEVER be set to create sooting on internal parts and glass.
Open air shutter gradually until sooting stops.
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