Vsr-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions - White Mountain Hearth VSM-18-1 Installation Instructions And 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
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 neigh-
bor'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. STOP! Read the safety informa-
tion above.
2. Set the ON/OFF switch to "OFF".
3. Turn off all electric power to the
appliance (if applicable).
4. Push in gas control knob slightly
and turn clockwise
"OFF".
5. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out
any gas. Then smell for gas, in-
cluding 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 in
front of middle log on the right
side.
1. Set the ON/OFF switch to "OFF".
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causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
GAS CONTROL
KNOB SHOWN
IN "OFF"
POSITION
to
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 re-
sult 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
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
"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".
2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF". Do not force.
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