Hearthstone
Quality
Home
Heating
Products ,
Inc.
ODEL
8521
Sterling
“G”
B-Vent
16
D
AILY
O
PERATION
The Sterling gas-fired heater is easily operated
by the homeowner once installed and adjusted by
qualified service personnel. If the
“T-stat”
position of
the on/off/T-stat switch is selected, the unit is
controlled via the wall-mounted thermostat during
the heating season. Set the thermostat to the
desired room temperature and the unit will cycle on
and off as required. By adjusting the variable output
control located on the gas control valve, the rate of
heat output can be varied to meet the heating
requirements of the season. Choosing a low flame
setting will result in longer burn cycles at a reduced
output, while choosing a high flame setting will result
in a shorter, hotter burn cycle. Through trial and
error the homeowner can select the optimum flame
size for their setting and application.
During the summer non-heating season, switch
the wall thermostat to
OFF,
and turn off the pilot.
This will improve the overall efficiency of the unit as
the heat from the pilot is wasted. When putting the
unit back into service follow the lighting instructions
described elsewhere in this manual.
When the unit first lights, especially when cool, it
is normal to experience some condensation on the
inside of the window glass. This condensation will
burn off within the first few minutes of operation. If
continuous condensation on the window glass or
dripping water from any part of the unit or venting
system
(chimney)
is noted, immediately discontinue
operation of the unit and contact qualified service
personnel.
Keep the area around the Sterling clear of
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids. Do not allow the placement of
items near the unit that will obstruct air flow or be
ignited due to the heat from the surfaces of the
stove.
