Golden Blount EL GRANDE, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING:

 IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR

EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
LOSS OF LIFE.

A. This appliance has a pilot.  When
lighting the pilot, follow these instruc-           
tions 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:

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.  Forced 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
any part of the gas control system which has been
under water.

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electric switch:
Do not use any phone in your
building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone.  Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier
call the fire department.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. “STOP” Read the safety information above

first.

2. To access controls, open valve access

panel.

3. Turn the control to the “OFF” position. To

do this, you must turn the knob clockwise
to the pilot position and then press in and
continue turning clockwise to the “OFF”
position.

4. WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO CLEAR OUT

ANY GAS. If you then smell gas, STOP!
Follow “B” in the safety information above. If
you don’t smell gas, go to next step.

5. The pilot does not require accessing for

lighting purposes. The pilot is located inside
the combustion chamber.

6. To put the control in the pilot position turn

the control knob counter-clockwise to the
pilot position.

7. To light the pilot, depress the control knob

and then depress the red piezo button until
it makes a clicking sound. It may be neces-
sary to repeat this step. If the pilot does not
light after Ten seconds, go back to step 3.
The control knob should be held Down for a
MINUTE after pilot ignition. If the pilot lights,
but will not stay lit after two tries, turn the
gas control knob to the “OFF” position and
call your Service technician or gas supplier.
If the control knob does not pop out when
released, STOP - shut off the gas supply to
the fireplace control valve and immediately
call your service technician or gas supplier

8. After the pilot has been lit, the Burner can

be turned on by turning the knob counter-
clockwise To the “ON” position. Then turn the
ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position. 

Note:

Damper control lever must be in the
“open” position to ignite.

GAS VALVE

THERMOPILE

PILOT BURNER

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