Vanguard VYD18NRB User manual

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followedexactly,afireorexplosionmayresultcausing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthisoranyother
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donotuseany
phone in your building.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaquali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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SAFETY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 5
Product Identification........................................... 5
Optional Remote Control Accessories.................5
Unpacking............................................................ 5
Air for Combustion and Ventilation...................... 6
Product Features................................................. 6
Installation ........................................................... 8
Operation........................................................... 18
Inspecting Burners............................................. 23
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 24
Replacement Parts............................................ 25
Wiring Diagram.................................................. 25
Troubleshooting................................................. 26
Specifications .................................................... 30
Service Hints ..................................................... 30
Technical Service............................................... 30
Accessories....................................................... 31
Parts.................................................................. 32
Warranty .............................................Back Cover
WARNING: Improper
installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or
maintenance can cause
injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual
for correct installation
and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or
additional information
consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: This ap-
pliance is for installation
only in a solid-fuel burn-
ing masonry or UL127
factory-built fireplace or
in a listed ventless firebox
enclosure. It is design-cer-
tified fortheseinstallations
in accordance with ANSI
Z21.11.2.Exception:Donot
install this appliance in a
factory-built fireplace that
includes instructions stat-
ing it has not been tested
or should not be used with
unvented gas logs.
WARNING: This is an
unvented gas-fired heat-
er. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which
it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion
and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to Air
for Combustion and Ven-
tilation section on page 6
of this manual.
This appliance may be in-
stalledin anaftermarket,*
permanently located,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
This appliance is only for
use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use
with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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WARNING:Thisproductcon-
tainsand/orgenerateschemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manualcarefullyandcompletely
before trying to assemble, op-
erate or service this fireplace.
Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or
death from burns, fire, explo-
sion,electricalshockandcarbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER:Carbonmonoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If
you have these signs, the heater may not be
workingproperly.Get fresh air at once! Have
heater serviced. Some people are more af-
fectedby carbonmonoxidethan others.These
include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease or anemia, those under the influ-
ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this heater.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insertorotheraccessorynotap-
proved for use with this heater.
SAFETY
Continued
WARNING:Donotallowfans
toblowdirectlyintothefireplace.
Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the
applianceshouldbelocatedout
oftrafficandawayfromfurniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Heaterbaseassemblybecomes
very hot when running heater.
Keep children and adults away
from hot surface to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Heater
will remain hot for a time after
shutdown.Allowsurfacetocool
before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
withheater.Whenusingthehand-
heldremoteaccessory(Remote-
ReadyModelsOnly),keepselec-
tor switch in the OFF position to
preventchildrenfromturningon
burners with remote.
You must operate this heater
with a fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.

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SAFETY
Continued
1. Thisapplianceisonly for usewiththetype
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/LP
supplytank(s) outdoors (propane/LPunits
only).
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touchany electrical switch;do not
use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from
aneighbor’sphone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department
4. Thisheatershallnotbeinstalledinabed-
room or bathroom, unless installed as a
vented appliance. See Installing Damper
Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation,
page 12. This gas log set may not be
installed as a vented appliance in a bed-
room or bathroom in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
5. Beforeinstallingin a solidfuelburningfire-
place, the chimney flue and firebox must
be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and
loosepaint by aqualifiedchimneycleaner.
Creosotewillignite if highly heated.Adirty
chimney flue may create and distribute
soot within the house. Inspect chimney
flue for damage. If damaged, repair flue
and firebox before operating heater.
6. Do not burn solid-fuel in a masonry or
UL127 factory-built fireplace in which a
vent-free room heater is installed.
7. Iffireplacehas glass doors, neveroperate
this heater with glass doors closed. If you
operate heater with doors closed, heat
buildupinsidefireplacewill cause glass to
burst.Make sure thereareno obstructions
across openings of fireplace.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructionsin Cleaning andMaintenance,
page 24.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleanerorsimilarproducts,turnheateroff.If
heated,thevaporsfromtheseproductsmay
createawhite powderresiduewithinburner
box or on adjacent walls and furniture.
10. Thisheaterneedsfresh,outsideairventi-
lation to run properly. This heater has an
Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety
shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the
heater if enough fresh air is not available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
page 6. If heater keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, page 26.
11. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
12. Do notusethisheater tocookfoodor burn
paper or other objects.
13. Donotuseheater if any part has been ex-
posed to or under water. Immediately call
a qualified service technician to inspect
the room heater and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
14. Donotoperateheater if any log is broken.
Do not operate heater if a log is chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
15. Turn heater off and let cool before ser-
vicing, installing or repairing. Make sure
the selector switch is in the OFF position
(Remote-Ready Models Only). Only a
qualified service person should install,
service or repair heater.
16. Make sure the selector switch is in the
OFF position when you are away from
home for long periods of time (Remote-
Ready Models Only).
17. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.
18. Topreventperformanceproblems,donot
usepropane/LPfuel tank of less than 100
lb. capacity (propane/LP units only).
19. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Optional
Remote
Control
Piezo
Ignitor
Base
Assembly
Flame-Max®Vintage Oak
Logs One Piece Log Set
Figure 1 - Product Identification
Flame-Max®Golden
Oak Logs Three
Piece Log Set
Control
Knob
Piezo
Ignitor
Flame
Adjustment
Knob
Optional
Selector
Switch Control
Knob
Base
Assembly
OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL ACCESSORIES
There are four optional remote controls that can
be purchased separately for Remote-Ready
Models Only:
• wall switch • wall thermostat
• hand-held ON/OFF remote
• hand-held thermostat remote
See Accessories, page 31.
The wall thermostat or hand-held thermostat
may not be used where vented decorative
listing is required.
State of Massachusetts: Theinstallation
must be made by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room heaters
shall provide to each purchaser a copy of
527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Note: Where listed vented decorative logs
are required, thermostat operation is not
permitted.
UNPACKING
CAUTION:Donotremovedata
platesfromgrateassembly.Data
platescontainimportantwarranty
and safety information.
1. Remove logs and heater base assembly
from carton.
Note: Do not pick up heater base assem-
blybyburners. This coulddamageheater.
Always handle base assembly by grate.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied
to logs and heater for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If
heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS,
LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for replacement
parts before returning to dealer.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This heater is clean burning. It requires no
outside venting. There is no heat loss out a
vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by
both realistic flames and glowing coals. This
heater is designed for vent-free operation
with flue damper closed. It has been tested
and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for
unvented heaters. State and local codes in
someareasprohibitthe use of vent-free heat-
ers. This heater may also be operated as a
vented decorative (ANSI Z21.60) product by
opening the flue damper.
SAFETY DEVICE
ThisheaterhasapilotwithanOxygen Deple-
tionSensing (ODS) safetyshutoffsystem.The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free
room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the
heater if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
Thisheater has apiezoignitor.Thissystemre-
quiresnomatches,batteriesorothersources
to light heater.
WARNING: This heater shall
notbeinstalledinaroomorspace
unless the required volume of
indoorcombustionairisprovided
by the method described in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA54,theInternational
Fuel Gas Code, or applicable
local codes. Read the following
instructionstoinsureproperfresh
air forthisand otherfuel-burning
appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient
thanever. New materials,increasedinsulation
and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Home owners weather
strip and caulk around windows and doors to
keep the cold air out and the warm air in. Dur-
ing heating months, home owners want their
homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home.All fuel-burning ap-
pliancesneedfreshairforpropercombustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers and
fuelburningappliancesdrawair fromthe house
to operate. You must provide adequate fresh
airfor these appliances.This willinsureproper
venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from NationalFuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
Theinformationon pages 6through8will help
youclassifyyour space and provideadequate
ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combustion
and ventilation. However, in buildings of un-
usually tight construction, you must provide
additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of
one perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2) or
less with openings gasketed or sealed
and
b. weather stripping has been added on
openable windows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates
and floors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, electrical and gas lines
and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria
above, you must provide additional fresh air.
See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.
If your home does not meet all of the three
criteriaabove,proceedto Determining Fresh-
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54definesa confinedspaceasa space
whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3per kw) of the ag-
gregateinputratingofallappliances installed
in that space and an unconfined space as a
spacewhosevolumeisnot less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installedin that space.Roomscommunicating
directlywiththe space inwhichtheappliances
areinstalled*,throughopenings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the un-
confined space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
thereare doorless passageways orventilation
grills between them.
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or
Unconfined Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a confined or unconfined space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will
install heater plus any adjoining rooms with
doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length
x width x height).
LengthxWidth x Height =__________cu.ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room
is supplied with grills or openings, add the
volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20
= 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free fireplace __________Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* __________Btu/Hr
Gas furnace __________Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater __________Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs __________Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + ________Btu/Hr
Total = _________Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater _________Btu/Hr
Vent-free fireplace +________Btu/Hr
Total _________= Btu/
Hr
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
_____ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can
support)
______
Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the
space can support)
73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confined
space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more
than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup-
port. You must provide additional fresh air. Your
options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an
adjoining room. If the extra space provides
anunconfined space,remove doorto adjoin-
ing room or add ventilation grills between
rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside
Building, page 8.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/
Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
anunconfined space.You willneed noadditional
fresh air ventilation.
WARNING:Iftheareainwhich
theheatermaybeoperateddoes
notmeettherequiredvolumefor
indoorcombustionair,combus-
tion and ventilation air shall be
providedby one of the methods
described in the National Fuel
GasCode,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54,
theInternationalFuelGasCode,
or applicable local codes.
40,000
33,000
73,000

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
INSTALLATION
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoiningunconfinedspace, youmustprovide
twopermanent openings: onewithin12"of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options
1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills Into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
andonewithin12"ofthe floor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inletoroutletairinto attic if attic has a thermo-
stat-controlledpower vent. Heatedairentering
the attic will activate the power vent.
NOTICE:Thisheaterisintended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
centralheatingsystem,youmay
run system’s circulating blower
whileusingheater.Thiswillhelp
circulatetheheatthroughoutthe
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
NOTICE:Stateorlocalcodesmay
onlyallowoperationofthisappli-
ance in a vented configuration.
Check your state or local codes.
WARNING: Make sure the
selector switch is in the OFF
positionbeforeinstallingheater
(Remote-Ready Models Only).

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WARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel burning fireplace,
thechimneyflueandfireboxmust
be cleaned of soot, creosote,
ashesandloosepaintbyaquali-
fied chimney cleaner. Creosote
willigniteifhighlyheated.Adirty
chimneyflueandfireboxmaycre-
ateanddistributesootwithinthe
house. Inspect chimney flue for
damage. If damaged, repair flue
before operating heater.
WARNING: Seal any fresh
airvents or ash clean-out doors
located on floor or wall of fire-
place.If not, draftingmaycause
pilot outage or sooting. Use a
heat-resistant sealant. Do not
seal chimney flue damper.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
unless installed as a vented
appliance, see page 12
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other flammable
objects are less than 36"
from front and 42" from top
of heater; for side clearances
see Figure 4, page 10
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
INSTALLATION
Continued
CAUTION: This heater cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater
where impurities (such as, but
not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning flu-
ids,oilorkerosenelamps,etc.)in
the air exist, may discolor walls
or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture
totheair.Although this is beneficial, installing
heater in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture.SeeAir for Combustion and Ventila-
tion, page 6.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/
LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not cor-
rect, do not install log set. Call dealer where
you bought log set for proper type fireplace.
WARNING:Thisapplianceis
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat-
ingplate.Fieldconversionisnot
permitted.
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION
WARNING: Maintain the
minimumclearances. If youcan,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42", Front 36"
Carefully follow these instructions. This will
ensuresafeinstallationinto amasonry, UL127-
listedmanufactured fireplace or listed vent-free
firebox.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 4.
Example:The face ofamantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustiblematerial must be 4" from the side
of the fireplace cabinet (see Figure 4).
Note: When installing your gas logs into
a manufactured firebox, follow firebox
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum
clearances to combustible materials.
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42".
NOTICE:Manualcontrolheaters
maybeusedasaventedproduct.
Ifso,youmustalwaysrunheater
with chimney flue damper open.
If running heater with damper
open, noncombustible material
above fireplace opening is not
needed. Go to Installing Damper
Clamp Accessory for Vented
Operation, page 12.
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall
Example
Minimum Noncombustible Material
Clearances If Not Using Mantel
Note: If using a mantel proceed to If Using
Mantel, page 11. If not using a mantel, follow
the information on this page.
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible
materials(such asslate, marble,tile,etc.)must
beatleast1/2inchthick.With sheetmetal,you
must have noncombustible material behind
it. Noncombustible material must extend at
least 8" up (for all models). If noncombustible
material is less than 12", you must install
the fireplace hood accessory (24" and 30"
Models Only). See Figure 5 for minimum
clearances.
Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
Noncombustible
Material Distance
(A)
Requirements for Safe
Installation
12" or more Noncombustible material
okay.
Between 8" and
12" 24" or 30" Models: Install
fireplace hood accessory
(GA6050 or GA6053 see
Accessories, page 31).
18" Model: Noncombus-
tible material okay.
Less than 8" Noncombustible material
must be extended to at
least 8". See Between
8" and 12", above. If you
cannot extend material,
you must operate heater
with flue damper open.
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log
Size
Minimum Firebox
Height Depth Front Width Rear * Width
18" 17" 14" 24" 20"
24" 17" 14" 28" 21"
30" 17" 14" 34" 24"
* Measured at 14" depth.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
12"
8"
(A)
18"
8"
20"
14"
22"
17"
24"
20"
Log Set
24"/30"
Models
18" Model
2 ½"
6"
8"
10"
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
12" 15" 18" 20"
2½"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050 or
GA6053)
Top of
Fireplac
e
Openin
g
Undersi
d
of Mante
l
Shelf
Mantel Shelf
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible
materials(such asslate, marble,tile,etc.)must
be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you
musthavenoncombustiblematerialbehind it.
Noncombustiblematerialmust extend at least
8inchesup (for all models).Ifnoncombustible
material is less than 12", you must install the
fireplace hood accessory (24" and 30" Mod-
els Only). Even if noncombustible material is
more than 12", you may need the hood ac-
cessorytodeflect heatawayfromyour mantel
shelf. See Figure 5, page 10, and Figures 6
and 7 for minimum clearances.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these mini-
mum clearances, you must operate heater
withchimneyfluedamperopen. Go to Install-
ing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented
Operation, page 12.
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-
rial clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between fireplace opening and
mantelshelf. Ifyoudo notmeetthe clearances
listed below, you will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a
hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6, are not
met, you must have a hood. When using a
hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearances required. Follow minimum clear-
ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox may become hot to
the touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
NOTICE:Ifyourinstallationdoes
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• operate the logs only with the
flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel

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INSTALLATION
Continued
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the floor level,
you must maintain the minimum distance
of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than 14"
tothefireplace, you must installappliance
at least 5" above the combustible flooring
(see Figure 9).
Chimney
Height Minimum Permanent Flue Opening
6' to 15' 39 sq. in.
15' to 30' 29 sq. in.
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Damper
Clamp
Manufactured Fireplace
Masonry Fireplace
Damper
Clamp
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP
ACCESSORY FOR VENTED
OPERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, ap-
pliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel
burningfireplacewitha working flue and con-
structed of noncombustible material.
For Massachusetts Residents Only: Instal-
lation of this vented gas log set in the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts requires the
damper be permanently removed or welded
in the fully open position.
If your heater is a manually-controlled model,
you may use this heater as a vented product.
There are three reasons for operating your
heater in the vented mode.
1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance
to combustibles requirements for vent-free
operation.
2. State or local codes do not permit vent-
free operation.
3. You prefer vented operation.
If reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you,
you must permanently open chimney flue
damper. You must install the damper clamp
accessory (to order, see Accessories, page
31).Thiswillinsurevented operation (seeFig-
ure 10). The damper clamp will keep damper
open. Installation instructions are included
with clamp accessory.
See chart for minimum permanent flue open-
ingyou must provide.Attach damperclampso
the minimum permanent flue opening will be
maintained at all times.
Area of Various Standard
Round Flues
Diameter Area
5" 20 sq. in.
6" 29 sq. in.
7" 39 sq. in.
8" 51 sq. in.
Damper
Damper
Damper

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INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:Youmustsecure
this heater to fireplace floor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak or log
misplacement.
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
fireplace floor to allow access to
heater control panel. This will in-
sureadequate air flowand guard
against sooting and controls be-
ingdamaged.Raisefireplacefloor
with noncombustible material.
Make sure material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by burn-
ers. This could damage heater.
Only handle base assembly by
grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners
are level. If heater is not level, heater will not
work properly.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved flexible gas hose and fittings
(provided) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• electric drill with 3/16" drill bit (metal or
masonry as applicable)
• flathead screwdriver
• pipe wrench
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fitting (provided). For
Variable Manually-Controlled Models,
connectapproved flexible gashoseto gas
regulator of heater (see Figure 11). For
Remote-Readymodels connect approved
flexible gas hose to gas control fitting in
heater (see Figure 12).
IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with
wrenchwhen connectingflexiblegas hose
(Variable Manually-Controlled Models
Only). Hold gas fitting with wrench when
connecting flexible gas hose (Remote-
Ready Models Only).
2. Locate two masonry screws in hardware
package.
3. Place heater base in fireplace.
4. Placelogsintheirproperpositiononheater
base (see Installing Logs, page 17).
5. Centerheaterbaseand logs front-to-back
and side-to-side in fireplace.
6. Carefully remove logs without moving
heater base.
7. Mark screw locations through one hole on
each side of the mounting bracket (see
Figure 13, page 14). If installing in a brick-
bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in
mortar joint of bricks.
8. Remove heater base from fireplace. If
installing optional control accessories,
dosoatthistime(Remote-ReadyModels
Only). Follow all directions provided with
accessory.
9. Drillholesatmarked locations using 3/16"
drill bit.
10. Attach base assembly to fireplace floor
using two masonry screws (in hardware
package).
Flexible Gas Hose
(Provided) (if allowed by
local codes)
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas
Hose to Heater Gas Regulator (Variable
Manually-Controlled Models Only)
Figure 12 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater (Remote-Ready Models Only)
Flexible Gas
Hose (Provided)
(if allowed by
local codes)
INSTALLATION
Continued
Heater Gas
Regulator
Fitting
Fitting

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INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection
to the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vicepersonmustconnectheater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP fireplace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
heaterrequiresanexternalregu-
lator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Figure 13 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
Floor (Variable Manually-Controlled
Models Only)
Masonry
Screw
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* A equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection.Purchasetheoptionalequipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP units, the installer must
supply an external regulator. The external
regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.
You must reduce incoming gas pressure to
between11"and14" of water. Ifyoudonotre-
duceincominggaspressure, heater regulator
damagecouldoccur.Install externalregulator
withthe ventpointingdown asshownin Figure
14. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2"diameterorgreatertoallow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
volume will occur.
External
Regulator
Figure 14 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Vent
Pointing
Down

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Figure 15 - Gas Connection (Variable
Manually-Controlled Models Only)
Tee Pipe Cap
Joint Nipple
3" Minimum
PROPANE/LP
From External
Regulator (11" W.C.**
to 14" W.C. Pressure)
NATURAL
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Approved Flexible
Gas Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
Sediment Trap
Gas
Regulator
INSTALLATION
Continued
Installationmustinclude an equipment shutoff
valve,union andplugged1/8" NPTtap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see
Figure 15 or 16, depending on your model).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads.This will preventexcesssealantfrom
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged heater valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealantthatisresistanttoliquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommendthat youinstall a sedimenttrap
in supply line as shown in Figure 15 or Figure
16, page 15, depending on your model. Lo-
cate sediment trap where it is within reach
for cleaning. Install in piping system between
fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment
trap where trapped matter is not likely to
freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and
contaminants. This keeps them from going
into heater controls. If sediment trap is not
installed or is installed wrong, heater may
not run properly.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator
with wrench when connecting
it to gas piping and/or fittings
(Variable Manually-Controlled
Models Only).
CAUTION: Avoid damage
to gas control. Hold gas fitting
with wrench when connecting
it to gas piping and/or fittings
(Remote-Ready Models Only).
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
**Minimuminlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Figure 16 - Gas Connection (Remote-
Ready Models Only)
Gas
Control
3” Minimum
Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8"
NPT Tap*
Approved
Flexible
Gas Hose (if
allowed by
local codes)
PROPANE/LP
From External
Regulator (11"
W.C.** to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
NATURAL
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
Sediment Trap

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INSTALLATION
Continued
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING:Testallgaspiping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Applyanoncorrosiveleakdetec-
tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply
and heater. See guidelines un-
der Connecting to Gas Supply,
page 14.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
mentshutoffvalve from gas supply piping
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage heater regulator.
2. Capoffopenendof gas pipewhereequip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurizesupplypipingsystem by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
4. Checkalljointsofgassupplypipingsystem.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnectheater and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 17).
2. Pressurizesupplypipingsystem by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
3. Checkalljointsfromgasmetertoequipment
shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP
supply to equipment shutoff valve for pro-
pane/LP(seeFigures18 and 19,page16).
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 17 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 18 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Model Shown)
Gas Control
Valve Location
Propane/LP
Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve
Figure 19 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural
Gas Only)
Gas Meter
Gas Control Valve
Location
Equipment
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Figure 20 - Installing Vintage Oak One-
Piece Log Set
One Piece
Log Set
Chassis
Burner “U”-shaped
Cutout in
Chassis
INSTALLATION
Continued
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 17, page 16).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valvetocontrolvalve(Manually-Controlled
Models)ortogascontrol(Remote-Ready
Models)(see Figures18and 19,page16).
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operation, page 18 for
Manually-Controlled Models or page 20
for Remote-Ready Models). Check all
other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 19 for Manually-Con-
trolled Models or page 21 for Remote-
Ready Models).
INSTALLING LOGS
WARNING:Failuretoposition
thepartsinaccordancewiththese
diagrams or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with
thisheatermayresultinproperty
damage or personal injury.
CAUTION: After installa-
tion and periodically thereafter,
check to ensure that no flame
comes in contact with any log.
With the heater set to HI, check
toseeifflamescontactanylog.If
so,repositionlogs accordingto
the log installation instructions
in this manual. Flames contact-
ing logs will create soot.
It is very important to install the logs exactly
as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use
logs supplied with heater.
Vintage Oak Logs Only
1. Place one piece log set on grate to fit as
illustrated in Figure 20. Make sure bottom
offrontlogisinfrontof“U”-shapedcutoutin
centerof chassis (seeFigure20).IMPOR-
TANT: Make sure log does not cover any
burner ports (see Figure 22, page 18).
2. Place lava rock around base of heater if
desired.
Golden Oak Logs Only
1. Place back log #1 on grate to fit as il-
lustrated in Figure 21. Make sure middle
section at bottom of log set is seated into
“U”-shaped cutout in center of chassis
(seeFigure21,). IMPORTANT:Makesure
log does not cover any burner ports (see
Figure 22, page 18).
Figure 21 - Installing Golden Oak Log Set
Chassis
Crossover
Log #3
Burner
Front
Log #2 Back
Log #1
Grate
Prongs

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Burner
Ports
Figure 22 - Installing Log Set, Top View
(Logs will vary from illustration)
OPERATION
MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS
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.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
• If fireplace has glass doors,
never operate this heater with
glass doors closed. If you op-
erateheaterwithdoorsclosed,
heat buildup inside fireplace
willcauseglasstoburst.Make
suretherearenoobstructions
across opening of fireplace.
• You must operate this heater
withafireplacescreeninplace.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running heater.
NOTICE:Duringinitialoperation
of new heater, burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Orange flame will also be pres-
ent. Open damper or window to
vent smell. This will only last a
few hours.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, per-
sonal 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 electric 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.
• 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 quali-
fied service technician or gas supplier.
Force or attempted repair may result in
a fire or explosion.
2. Place front log #2 against front grate
prongs as shown in Figure 21, page 17.
3. Place crossover log #3 on top of front
and back logs as shown in Figure 21,
page 17.
4. Place lava rock around base of heater if
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Note: Home owners generally prefer to oper-
ate their heater with the chimney damper
closed.Thiswillputallthe heat into the room.
However, there may be times you will desire
the full flames of the HI heat setting but will
find the heat output excessive. You can open
the chimney damper (if you have one) fully or
partially to release some of the heat.
WARNING: Damper handle
will be hot if heater has been
running.
1. STOP! Read the safety information,
page 18.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is
fully open.
3. Press in and turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Thensmellforgas, including near the floor.
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the
safety information, page 18. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Slightly depress and turn control knob
counterclockwise to the PILOT
position. Keep control knob pressed in
for five (5) seconds (see Figure 23).
Note: You may be running this heater
for the first time after hooking up to gas
supply. If so, the control knob may need
to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more.
This will allow air to bleed from the gas
system.
6. With control knob pressed in, press and
release ignitor button. This will light pilot.
The pilot is attached to the burner. If
needed,keeppressingignitorbuttonuntil
pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not light, contact a
qualifiedservice personorgas supplier for
repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot
with match. To light pilot with match, see
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 20.
Figure 23 - Control Knob and Ignitor
Button Location
Control Knob
Ignitor Button
OPERATION Continued
MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-
ondsafter lighting pilot.After30 seconds,
release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop out when
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3
through 7.
8. Slightly depress and turn control knob
counterclockwise tothe HI position.
The burner should light. Set control knob
to any heat level between HI and LO.
9. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only,
turn control knob clockwise to the
HI position then press in and turn clock-
wise to PILOT position.
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
VARIABLE CONTROL
OPERATION
The variable control valve can be set to any
heatsettingandflameheightdesired, by sim-
ply turning the control knob until that setting
is attained. Even the lowest setting provides
realistic, dancing yellow flames. Selecting
higher settings produces greater heat output.
This results in increased heating comfort.
WARNING: Do not operate
heater between PILOT and HI
positions.
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
1. Press in and turn control knob clockwise
to the HI position.
2. Turn the control knob clockwise to
the PILOT position.
3. Press in control knob and turn clockwise
to the OFF position.
4. Closeequipmentshutoffvalve(see Figure
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OPERATION Continued
MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting
Instructions, page 19.
2. Press control knob and light pilot with
match.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-
ondsafter lighting pilot.After30 seconds,
release control knob. Now follow step 8
under Lighting Instructions, page 19.
REMOTE READY MODELS
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under
water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
• If fireplace has glass doors,
never operate this heater with
glass doors closed. If you op-
erateheaterwithdoorsclosed,
heat buildup inside fireplace
willcauseglasstoburst.Make
suretherearenoobstructions
across opening of fireplace.
• You must operate this heater
withafireplacescreeninplace.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running heater.
NOTICE:Duringinitialoperation
of new heater, burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Orange flame will also be pres-
ent. Open damper or window to
vent smell. This will only last a
few hours.
Note: Home owners generally prefer to oper-
ate their heater with the chimney damper
closed.Thiswillputallthe heat into the room.
However, there may be times you will desire
the full flames of the HI heat setting but will
find the heat output excessive. You can open
the chimney damper (if you have one) fully or
partially to release some of the heat.
ThermocoupleIgnitor Electrode Pilot
Burner
Figure 24 - Pilot
(Note: Appearance
of pilot assembly
will vary by model.)
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, per-
sonal 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 electric 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.
• 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 quali-
fied service technician or gas supplier.
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