FMI (V)CB36N Installation instructions

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INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S OPERATION MANUAL
4" B-VENT DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACES
MODELS(V)CB36N(E) AND (V)CB36P(E)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
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Local Codes......................................................... 4
Product Features................................................. 5
Pre-Installation Preparation................................. 5
Installation Precautions ....................................... 9
Venting Installation .............................................. 9
Installing Optional Controls................................ 12
Fireplace Installation.......................................... 15
Operating Fireplace........................................... 20
Inspecting Burners............................................. 23
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 24
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Service Hints ..................................................... 25
Technical Services............................................. 25
Troubleshooting................................................. 26
Replacement Parts............................................ 31
Accessories ....................................................... 31
Parts .................................................................. 32
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1. This appliance is only for use with the type
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2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/LP
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units only).
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Top Louver Panel
Glass
Door
Assembly
Bottom
Louver
Panel
Junction Box
(Electronic
Ignition Only)
Control
Valve Ember Tray
Log Set
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repaired. See Cleaning and Maintenance
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only gas type indicated on nameplate.
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exposed to or under water. Immediately
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ken or missing.
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not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
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units only).
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openings.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
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4" B-Type venting system and must be
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a listed type vent cap only. See venting
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of the house provided all local codes and
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
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studs are not in the way of the venting system.
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aesthetic purposes only and does not have
to meet standard requirements for hearth
extensions.
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entertainment center recessed above your
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tain a minimum 18" (45.7 cm) above the top
of louver opening.
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portant to observe the minimum vent height
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are packaged with the following items:
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1. Remove shrink wrap securing 2 carton
trays to unit.
2. Lift top carton tray off and remove four
corner posts.
3. Discard bottom tray once unit is moved
into position.
Note: To prevent damage to ceramic logs and
glass panels you may want to remove them
before positioning and framing the unit. To
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Door, page 17.
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Continued
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for
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Perpendicular walls 10" (25.4 cm)
Ceiling to Louver & Front 36" (91.4 cm)
B-Vent Surfaces 1" (26 mm) (See venting
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on vent clearances.)
Mantel Clearances (See Mantel Clearances,
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ances to combustible
mantels.)
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FRAMING AND FINISHING
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corner installation. All minimum clearances
must be met.
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7 on page 7.
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clearances. You can install a noncombustible
mantel at any height above the fireplace
opening.
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Figure 4 - Unpacking Fireplace
Carton
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Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush
Wall Installation
36"
(91.4 cm)
36 1/4"
(92.1 cm) 14 3/4"
(37.5 cm)
Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
28 5/8"
(72.7 cm)
21" (53.3 cm)
To Center of
Top Vent
14 3/4"
(37.5 cm)
14 3/4" (37.5 cm)
to Nailing
Flanges
56 3/4"
(144 cm)
12 1/4"
(31 cm)
to Opening
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Continued
Figure 7 - Unit Dimensions
14 3/4" (37.5 cm)
to Nailing Flanges
7 7/8" (20 cm) to
Center of 4" B-Vent
5 7/8"
(15 cm) to
Nailing
Flange
36 1/4" (92.1 cm)
to Nailing Flange
36 1/4" (92.1 cm)
Face Dimensions
1 1/2" (3.8 cm)
2 1/2" (6.4 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
5/8"
(16 mm)
11 1/8"
(28.3 cm)
Air Kit Location
1 1/4"
(3.2 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
38"
(96.5 cm)
15 3/8"
(39 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)
Face Dimensions
37" (94 cm)
to Nailing Flange
35 3/4"
(90.8 cm)
4 1/2" (11.4 cm) Electrical Inlet
36 3/4" (93.4 cm)
Wall Switch
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Wireway
8" (20.3 cm)
Gas Supply
Inlet
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Figure 9 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
Figure 8 - Side Clearances for
Combustible Mantels
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Continued
1 1/2"
(3.8 cm) 3 1/2"
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cm)
Outer
Surround
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Material May
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Perpendicular
Side Wall
5 1/4"
(13.3 cm)
1 3/4"
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To Fireplace
Opening
10" (25.4 cm)
33°
Safe
Zone
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Mantel from
Top of Louver
Opening
1 16" (40.6 cm) A 18" (45.7 cm)
2 14" (35.6 cm) B 16" (40.6 cm)
3 12" (30.5 cm) C 14" (35.6 cm)
4 10" (25.4 cm) D 12" (30.5 cm)
5 8" (20.3 cm) E 10" (25.4 cm)
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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
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VENTING INSTALLATION
A 4" B-type venting system must be connected
to the appliance for venting to the outside of
the building.
The following section is provided as a guide to
install a standard B-type vent installation.
Standing code requirements concerning
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rent National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI
Z223.1 for Category I systems using double
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a solid fuel burning appliance.
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and/or building authorities.
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low the 75% rule for lateral to total vertical sys-
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total vertical height in this example represents
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In each case the offsets must be supported
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thimble. At all points the listed clearances
must be maintained.
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cordance with height and proximity rules of
NFPA No. 54. These rules apply to vents at
12" diameter or less and require a minimum
height in accordance with the roof pitch and
a minimum of 8 foot distance from a vertical
wall or obstruction (see Figure 11).
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for use with B-type vent must be used. Check
with your local codes before venting through
a side wall.
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type vent systems if the system is at or above
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B-type connectors and the existing system
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cordance with the common venting guides
Appendix G of the current National Fuel Gas
Code NFPA No. 54/ANSI Z223.1.
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instructions and allow main burner to run for
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agency to inspect venting system.
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Figure 12 - Checking for Spillage
Figure 13 - Relocating Junction Box Recep-
tacle and Electrical Supply Connection
CAUTION: Disconnect the
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grounded branch circuit. If installation demands
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entire receptacle box can be relocated to the
left side by following these instructions:
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steps 8 through 11 only:
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strain relief bushing on right side of cabi-
net (see Figure 13).
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box mounting tab.
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tab is lined up to notch in outer cabinet.
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through slot now on left side and swing
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end of 3-wire Romex supply line through
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(see Figure 13).
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bushing to secure Romex sheathing and
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sea level. Check with your local gas company
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INSTALLING OPTIONAL CONTROLS
INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL
MOUNT SWITCH - GWMS2
1. Connect one terminal of 15 foot wire from
wall switch to male connector on high limit
harness. Connect remaining wire terminal
to TH terminal on valve. Make sure that
wire terminals are in positions on unit as
pictured in Figure 14. If wires are not con-
nected as shown switch will not work.
2. Route 15 foot wire through hole openings
with bushings provided on either side of
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terminals of GWMS2 wall switch.
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that provided with GWMS2 wall switch kit. Do
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or exceeding minimum distance will increase
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Remote Receiver
or Wall Switch to
Terminal Marked “TH”
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or Wall Switch
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Figure 15 - Installing WRC Remote Receiver
Figure 16 - Installing Battery into Back of
Handset
Fireplace
Receptacle
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Control
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Ignition
Module
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Receiver
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ceptacle. Plug receptacle is located either
on right or left side of cabinet.
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a battery. Receiver can be installed by
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unit into extension cord. Finally plug igni-
tion module plug into receiver unit (see
Figure 15).
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moving insulating tab on back of handset
(see Figure 16). Battery is included pre-
installed.
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use.
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Figure 17 - Millivolt Ignition Wiring Diagram
Figure 18 - Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagram
TH
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thermostat wire 18 Ga. Red/White
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Figure 19 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only)
Propane/LP Supply Tank
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regulator damage could occur. Install external
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IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equip-
ment shutoff valve) in an accessible location.
The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting
off gas to appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
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up until disengaged. Swing forward and
out of locating slots at bottom.
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valve (see Figure 21).
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Checking Gas Connections).
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to Millivolt Valve
Flexible Gas Line
Do NOT Kink
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
To Gas Supply
(Natural)
To External
Regulator
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and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
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PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
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equipment shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2
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regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
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opening propane/LP supply tank valve
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main gas valve located on or near gas
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compressed air.
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tem. Apply noncorrosive leak detection
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leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-
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1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 22).
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opening propane/LP supply tank valve
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main gas valve located on or near gas
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compressed air.
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tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff
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Continued
Figure 22 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas Fireplace
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Gas Valve
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Figure 24 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas Fireplace
Gas
Meter
Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 22).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for
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located on or near gas meter for natural
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the OFF position.
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Correct all leaks at once.
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for leaks.
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your model).
LOUVER PANELS AND GLASS
DOOR
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tion see Replacement Parts,
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Figure 25 - Removing Louver Panel
Louver
Panel
Spring
Latch
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tape remaining fragments onto frame.
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into gap between lower glass panel rail
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sembly until door pins clear locating holes
in bottom face frame (see Figure 26).
2. Swing bottom glass panel assembly out
until door pins on lower rail clear bottom
face frame (see Figure 27).
3. Lower door down until upper door pins are
free of locating holes in spring clips and
place in a safe area.
4. Replace glass panel in reverse order by
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lifting up at lower frame rail and locating
bottom pins in holes on lower face frame.
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Continued
Figure 27 - Removing/Replacing Glass
Door
Spring Clips
Glass Panel
Frame Rail
1. Lift Up Panel
at Lower Rail
Figure 26 - Removing/Replacing Glass
Door
Locating
Hole
Door Pin
Glass Panel
Frame Rail
2. Swing Out
Panel
3. Lower
Panel Out
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Remove top and bottom louver panels by
simultaneously pulling both top end spring
latches toward center of appliance until they
are disengaged from locating holes (see
Figure 25). Repeat for bottom spring latches
and pull louvers outward. To install or replace
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INSTALLING LOGS AND GLOWING
EMBERS
A 4 piece ceramic log set comes packed in-
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necessary to unpack and assemble logs and
add hearth treatments. Follow steps under
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access logs and burner.
Assemble logs and add burner treatments
as follows:
1. Position base log onto burner log mounts
(see Figure 28).
Figure 28 - Installing Logs
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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mounts and base log should be positioned
against rear panel.
2. Position holes on bottom of rear log over
pins on base log (see Figure 28).
3. Position top left log and top right log
onto rear log and base log as shown in
Figure 28.
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pieces and place a single layer along the
full length of ember tray to hide bottom
edge of base log (see Figure 29).
5. Replace glass door and louver panels
(see Removing/Replacing Glass Door
page 18).
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Top Left
Log
Rear
Log
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OPERATING FIREPLACE
MANUAL IGNITION SYSTEM
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
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LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information
above.
2. Open lower louver panel.
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4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to OFF (see Figure 30).
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“B” in the safety information above. If you
don’t smell gas go to the next step.
6. The pilot is located by the main burner and
should not require accessing for lighting.
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to PILOT.
8. Push in gas control knob all the way and
hold. Immediately light the pilot by repeat-
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appears. Continue to hold for about one
(1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release
gas control knob and it will pop up. Pilot
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steps 5 through 8.
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service technician or gas supplier.
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turn gas control knob to OFF and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
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10. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to ON.
11. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only:
turn control knob clockwise to the
PILOT position. Set wall switch or remote
selector switch to OFF position to prevent
draining battery.
12. Close lower louver panel.
Gas Control Knob
Regulator Cap
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TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
1. Open lower louver panel.
2. Set the wall switch to “OFF” position or the
HRC selector switch (when equipped) to
prevent draining the battery.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance
if service is to be performed.
4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to OFF.
5. Close lower louver panel.
6. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
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