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The standing pilot (750 millivolt system) is a continuous burning
pilot. The pilot remains ON even when the main burner is OFF.
750 Millivolt System (Figures 48 and 49)
When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts
(electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve.
After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas
control knob and the pilot will stay ON. Allow your pilot flame
to operate an additional one (1) to two (2) minutes before you turn
the gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position.
This time period allows the millivolts (electrical current) to build-
up to a sufficient level allowing the gas control to operate
properly.
1. Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for
standing pilot controls found in this manual and on labels
found in control compartment behind the door assembly.
CAUTION: During the initial purging and subsequent
lightings, never allow the gas valve control knob to remain
depressed in the "pilot" position without pushing the red
ignitor button at least once every second.
2. During the heating season, leave the control valve knob in the
"ON" position. This will allow the pilot flame to remain lit.
Turn the burner flame on or off with the fireplace ON/OFF
rocker switch, wall switch, remote control kit or 750 millivolt
wall thermostat.
NOTE: The gas control valve allows you to increase or decrease
the height of the main burner flame. The control valve has a
pressure regulator with a knob as shown in Figure 48. Rotate the
knob clockwise to "HI" to increase the flame height and
counterclockwise to "LO" to decrease the flame height.
3. When the heating season is over, turn the on/off switch to
"OFF" and the control valve to "OFF". The system, including
the pilot light, will be shut down.
Figure 48
The OWNER should carefully read and follow these operating
instructions at all times. Lower the door assembly to view the gas
controls for the fireplace. Your model has a push button piezo
ignitor, the fireplace has a STANDING PILOT IGNITION
SYSTEM. Follow the Lighting Instructions applicable to your
fireplace.
STANDING PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HI/LO
REGULATOR
CONTROL
KNOB
PIEZO
IGNITOR
Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual
and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best
effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and
make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible.
Place just enough rock wool on the burner to obtain the glow and
a gold yellow flame.
Do not place rock wool over large ports in rear portion of burner.
A thin layer of glowing embers (rock wool) should be placed
under open space between the right and left middle logs.
Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot assembly.
Placing Lava (Decorative) Rock in Front of Grate and Burner
Pan on Fireplace Floor
Spread lava rocks on fireplace floor in front of grate. The rocks
are for decorative effect and are not required for fireplace
operation.
ATTENTION: DO NOT PLACE LAVA ROCKS ON
LOGS, BRANCHES OR ROCK WOOL. THE LAVA
R O C K S S H O U L D O N LY B E P L A C E D O N T H E
FIREPLACE FLOOR.
FLAME APPEARANCE
Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as
well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set
is installed.
In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame
appearance should be sets of yellow flames.
NOTE: Flames will be random by design, flame height will go
up and down.
Glowing embers (rock wool) can cover the pan burner in between
the front and middle logs, but very little is necessary to cover this
area. Excess rock wool material causes the yellow flame to be-
come orange and stringy. Apply just enough to obtain slow glow
and a bright yellow flame.
During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films
or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful, but may
produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during
the initial operation of the appliance, possibly causing headaches
or eye or lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary
occurrence.
The initial break-in operation should last 2-3 hours with the burner
at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening
windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining
after this initial break-in will be slight and will disappear with
continued use.
