Lighting The Stove - HearthStone TUCSON Owner's Manual

Log Set Placement 12

13 Lighting The Stove

Lighting the Unit for the First Time
Initial Adjustments
Once the Tucson has been set in place and
connected as described previously, the unit is
ready to be lit for the first time. Each Tucson is
tested prior to shipment by the manufacturer, so
ignition should take place without failure.
However, a number of small adjustments may be
necessary to compensate for variations in gas
pressure, altitude and other factors particular to
each installation.
Lighting the Tucson for the first time and
adjustments to the unit should be performed
by qualified service personnel.
WARNINGS PRIOR TO FIRST
LIGHTING OF UNIT
Smoke and Fumes Warning
When lit for the first time, the Tucson will emit
some smoke and fumes. This is normal "off-
gassing" of the paints and oils used in the
manufacturing and assembly of the unit. Open
windows to vent the room if necessary. The off-
gassing and fumes will subside after the first 10 to
20 minutes of operation.
Break-In Warning
The natural stones used in the assembly of the
Tucson were polished using a water-based
polishing system prior to assembly of the unit.
Any residue moisture in the stones must be dried
out slowly to avoid damaging the stones. This is
accomplished by adhering to the following break-
in procedure.
When lit the first time, the Tucson should be
burned for no more than 15 minutes, then
allowed to cool for 1 to 2 hours. This gentle
warming and cooling of the unit will allow any
residue moisture in the stones to evaporate
slowly. Once this break-in procedure has been
completed, the Tucson can be burned at will with
no time restrictions on length of burn.
Pilot Light Warning
The Tucson has a piezoelectric spark ignitor (the
red push button located next to the gas control
valve behind the valve access door) which ignites
the pilot light by means of a spark at the pilot light
assembly. Do not attempt to light the unit with a
match or by any means other than the
piezoelectric spark.
INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO FIRST
LIGHTING OF UNIT
WARNING: If you do not follow these
instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to
the floor because some gases are heavier than air
and will settle on the floor. If you smell gas,
immediately follow the What To Do If You
Smell Gas Warning on page 14.
Use only your hand to 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. Any use of force or attempt to
repair may result in fire or explosion.