WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL.
FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas:
• DO NOT light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone.
Follow your gas suppliers instructions.
• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
WARNING: DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE. DO NOT BURN
WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE APPLIANCES.
CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH
THE DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM HEATER FOR
THE MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE REQUIREMENT.
DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THE FIREPLACE, UNLESS THE FIREPLACE MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS
REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATIONS (SEE PAGE 2).
This is an unvented gas log appliance. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Combustion
and Ventilation Air Section, Page 3.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture or draperies (see page 4).
Do not place clothing or other materials on or near this
appliance.
IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR UNVENTED ROOM
HEATERS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information......................... page 2
These appliances are equipped with a specially
designed pilot utilizing an oxygen depletion
sensor (ODS) which responds to the amount
of oxygen available in the room and shuts the
heater off before the oxygen level drops below
18%. The pilot can be relit only when fresh air
is available. Refer to the Combustion and Ventilation Air section.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR INSTALLATION ONLY IN A SOLID FUEL
BURNING FIREPLACE WITH A WORKING
FLUE OR AN APPROVED VENTLESS FIREBOX ENCLOSURE.
Minimum Fireplace (Firebox) Size
Log SetHeight DepthWidth
SHGL-1818"14"30" Front
20 ¹⁄₂" Rear
SHGL-2418"14"35" Front
24 ¹⁄₂" Rear
Table 1
Do not install these Dual-Listed Gas Log
Appliances in a bedroom or a bathroom as all
units exceed maximum allowable BTU/hr
input of 10,000.
Check the inventory list to be sure that you have
all the necessary parts in usable condition. Also
check for concealed damage.
Inventory
Dual-Listed gas log appliance
Installation and Operating Instructions
Warranty Form
OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR TRYING TO OPERATE THIS
APPLIANCE.
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED AND OPERATING APPLIANCE, VOIDING ITS WARRANTY. ANY
CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND/OR
ITS OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGEROUS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE
OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE,
BURNS, EXPLOSION OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the
flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If
you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Turn off the gas supply to the appliance
and have it serviced by a qualified professional, as it may not be operating correctly.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of traffic and away from
furniture and draperies.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazard of high surface temperature and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the
appliance.
GENERAL INFORMATION
These Dual-Listed Gas Log Appliances incorporate unitized ceramic fiber logs which glow
realistically when the appliance is operating.
The gas log sets covered in this document are
heater rated units. These units are equipped
with either a standard manual gas valve or a
millivolt gas valve. The control knob is set to the
desired position, which maintains a continuous
gas burning rate.
A spark ignition system (piezo) allows the gas
pilot to be lit without the use of matches or
batteries and permits operation of the heater
during a power outage.
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Tools and Supplies Normally Required
External regulator (Propane models only)
Manual shut-off valve
Sediment trap
Piping complying with local codes
Pipe compound
Pipe wrench
Tee joint
Screwdriver
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS: THE INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED
PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable
material on or near the appliance.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for
servicing the appliance must be replaced prior
to operating the appliance.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service person. The appliance should
be inspected before use and at least annually
by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
It is important that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of the
appliance be kept clean.
• Allow the appliance to cool before servicing.
Always shut off the gas to the appliance while
performing service work.
• Do not install the appliance in a bedroom or
bathroom.
• The installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
• The appliance and its individual shut-off valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system while performing any tests of the
gas supply piping system at pressures in excess of ¹⁄₂ psig.
• The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than ¹⁄₂ psig.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• 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.
• Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and
are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. Do not install
this appliance at an elevation above 2,000 feet
unless the gas supply has been derated for that
elevation. Consult your local gas supplier. (If
the gas supply has not been derated, the burner
orifice must be derated at the rate of 4% for
each 100 feet above sea level).
• Ensure that the appliance is clean when
operating. Excessive dust accumulation on the
burner and/or logs will increase the amount of
carbon monoxide formation and could lead to
the formation of soot, carbon monoxide poisoning and sickness or death.
CODES
Adhere to all local codes or in their absence the
latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained
from The American National Standards Institute, Inc. (1430 Broadway, New York, NY,
10018) or National Fire Protection Association,
Inc. (Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02269).
State or local codes may only allow operation of
this appliance (manual version only) in a vented
configuration. Check your state or local codes.
Seller of unvented propane or natural gasfired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30
upon sale of the unit.
Serene Heat Gas Log appliances are certified by
OMNI-Test Laboratories to ANSI Z21.11.2 unvented room heaters standard. These gas log
appliances may be used as a space heat source
for a room in conjunction with an approved
unvented firebox.
Additionally, these units are design certified
by OMNI-Test Laboratories to ANSI 21.60 as a
vented gas log set.
As such, these units may be used as a vented
gas log set in any wood-burning fireplace that
has been properly constructed to code, and in
the case of factory built fireplaces, installed in
compliance with manufacturers listing and
installation instruction.
Use of the log sets covered by this manual in
a properly vented wood-burning fireplace which
has had the damper blocked open as detailed
below, preclude consideration of the combustion and ventilation air and clearance to combustible restrictions discussed herein.
When local codes require the damper to be
fixed open, a damper stop must be installed to
prevent full closure of the fireplace damper
and provide a minimum 29 square inch flue
opening at all times.
If damper clamp is not available, the damper
may be fixed open in the following manner.
Drill a hole in the end of the damper. Screw in
a bolt of sufficient size and adjust to provide the
minimum 29 square inches of flue opening.
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
These heaters shall not be installed in a confined space. The heater may be located in
unusually tight construction provided the
space is unconfined, or if confined, is provided with two permanent openings communicating directly with an additional room(s)
of sufficient volume so that the combined
volume of all connected spaces meets the
criteria for an unconfined space, (National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition),
Section 5.3). Generally 50 ft
input of all operating appliances in the space.
The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less
than 50 ft
3
per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space and an unconfined
space as a space whose volume is not less
than 50 ft3 per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
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per 1,000 BTU
Rooms communicating directly with the space
in which the appliances are installed, through
openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a. wall and ceilings exposed to the outside
atmosphere have a continuous water vapor
retarder with a rating or one perm or less with
openings gasketed or sealed, and
b. weather stripping has been added on operable 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 wallceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines,
and at other openings.
Use the following equations to determine if
you have a confined or unconfined space.
1. Determine the volume of space — ft
Length x Width x Height = _____ ft
3
.
3
(Include adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between rooms.)
Example: 24' (L) x 16' (W) x 8' (H) = 3072 ft
2. Divide the volume of space by 50 ft3 to
determine the maximum BTU/Hr the space
can support.
______ (volume of space – ft3)/ 50 ft3 =
(Maximum BTU/Hr the space can support)
Example: 3072 ft3 / 50 ft3 = 61.44
or 61,440 BTU/Hr the space can support.
3. Add the BTU/Hr of all the fuel burning appli-
ances in the space.
Vent-Free Heater_______ BTU/Hr
Gas Appliance #1*_______ BTU/Hr
Gas Appliance #2+ _______ BTU/Hr
Total = _______ BTU/Hr
Example:
Vent-Free Heater36,000BTU/Hr
Gas Appliance #135,000BTU/Hr
(water heater)
Total = 71,000BTU/Hr
* Do not include Direct-Vent Gas Appliances.
Direct-Vent is sealed combustion and draws
combustion air from the outdoors.
3
3
4. Compare the maximum BTU/Hr the space
can support with the actual amount of BTU/
Hr used.
_________ BTU/Hr
(max. the space can support)
_________ BTU/Hr
(actual amount of BTU/Hr used)
CAUTION: APPLIANCES CREATE WARM AIR
CURRENTS. THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT
TO WALL SURFACES NEXT TO APPLIANCE.
INSTALLING APPLIANCE NEXT TO VINYL OR
CLOTH WALL COVERINGS OR OPERATING
APPLIANCE WHERE IMPURITIES IN THE AIR
(SUCH AS TOBACCO SMOKE) EXISTS, MAY
DISCOLOR WALLS.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure
safe installation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a fire hazard.
Step 1. Sidewall Clearances: The sides of the
fireplace opening must be at least 16" from any
combustible side wall (
Figure 1
).
Example:
61,440BTU/Hr
(max. the space can support)
71,000BTU/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 support. You must provide additional fresh air.
Your options are:
a. Rework equations adding the space of ad-
joining room(s). If the extra volume provides
an unconfined space, then remove door or
add ventilation grills between rooms. Refer
to National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1,
Section 5.3.
b.Vent room directly to the outdoors. Refer to
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3.
c. Install a lower BTU/Hr appliance, such as a
24,000 BTU/Hr, to make the area an unconfined space.
If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the
maximum BTU/Hr the space can support, then
the space is an unconfined space. You will need
no additional fresh air ventilation for an unconfined space.
Note: Illustrations shown in this manual reflect
“typical” installations with nominal dimensions
and are for reference only. Actual installations
may vary due to individual design preferences.
However, always maintain minimum clearances
to combustible materials and do not violate any
specific installation requirements. Refer to Figures 1 through 7 for clearances.
Note: The following steps represent the normal
sequence of installation. Each installation is
unique, however, and might require a different
sequence.
• Turn off gas supply to the fireplace or firebox.
• Position appliance in fireplace or firebox.
• Connect gas line.
• Secure appliance.
• Operate the appliance and check operation.
Check Gas Type
This appliance can only be connected to the gas
type specified on the appliance rating plate.
This appliance can not be modified in the field
for a different gas type. If the gas supply
differs, DO NOT INSTALL the appliance. Con-
tact your dealer to obtain the correct appliance.
CLEARANCES
42"
Min.
16"
Min.
Figure 1
Step 2. Ceiling Clearance: The ceiling must be
at least 42" from the top of the appliance opening (
Figure 1
).
Step 3. Noncombustible materials (minimum
requirements): To install the appliance with-
out wood mantels, shelves or other combustible projections directly above the opening of
the fireplace (firebox) refer to
Table 2.
Note that at least 8" of noncombustible
Figure 2
and
material must be installed above the appliances
described in this manual.
Noncombustible materials, such as slate and
marble, must be at least ¹⁄₂" thick.
Noncombustible
Material
A
WARNING: IF THE AREA IN WHICH THE
APPLIANCE MAY BE OPERATED IS
SMALLER THAN THAT DEFINED AS AN
UNCONFINED SPACE, PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR BY ONE OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS
CODE, ANSI Z223.1, SECTION 5.3 OR
APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES.
PREINSTALLATION
WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING IN A
SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE, THE
CHIMNEY FLUE AND FIREBOX MUST BE
CLEANED OF SOOT, CREOSOTE, ASHES
AND LOOSE PAINT BY A QUALIFIED
CHIMNEY CLEANER.
4
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THIS GAS
APPLIANCE:
• IN SLEEPING QUARTERS, BATH-
ROOMS, A MOBILE HOME, OR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
• WHERE CURTAINS, FURNITURE,
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42" FROM THE
FRONT OF THE GAS APPLIANCE.
• IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS.
• IN WINDY OR DRAFTY AREAS.
VENT FREE APPLICATIONS
Ensure the minimum clearances shown in
Figures 1 through 7
right clearances are determined when facing
the front of the appliance.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
are maintained. Left and
Figure 2
8" or More of
Noncombustible
Material
Figure 3
Appliance in
Fireplace or
Firebox
Adjustable
Canopy
Appliance in
Fireplace or
Firebox
Noncombustible Material Requirements with No Mantel Installed
(A) Noncombustible Material MeasurementRequirements for Safe Installation
12" or moreAdjustable canopy not required.
8" minimum to 12"Install adjustable canopy.
Less than 8"Extend noncombustible material to at least
8" and install adjustable canopy (
or
Extend noncombustible material to a height
of at least 12".
Figure 3
Example: The bottom of the mantel may project
from the wall a maximum of 2
of 8" above the opening. The top shelf of the
mantel may project a maximum of 6" at a
minimum of 14
).
¹₂
" above the opening.
12"
10"
8"
6"
2 ¹⁄₂"
14 ¹⁄₂"
8"
Min.
¹₂
" at a minimum
22 ¹⁄₂"
18 ⁵⁄₈"
26"
Table 2
Noncombustible Material Heights and Mantel Location
Requirements for Safe Installation
with Wood Mantel, Shelf or
Noncombustible Material MeasurementOther Combustible Projection
12" or moreAdjustable canopy not required. Observe pro-
files shown in
8" minimum to 12"Install adjustable canopy and observe pro-
files shown in
or
Extend heat resistant material to at least 12"
and observe profiles shown in
Table 3
Step 4. Wood mantel, shelf or combustible
projection requirements: To install a wood
mantel, shelf or other combustible projection
directly above the fireplace (firebox), refer to
Table 3
and to
Figures 4 and 5
for installation
profiles.
If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable height, or
Noncombustible
Material
• Remove the mantel.
Example: The bottom of the mantel may project
from the wall a maximum of 2
¹₂
" at a minimum
of 28" above the opening. The top shelf of the
mantel may project a maximum of 6" at a
minimum of 34
¹₂
" above the opening.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Figure 5
2 ¹⁄₂"
12"
.
.
Figure 4
10"
8"
6"
Ceiling
38 ⁵⁄₈"
34 ¹⁄₂"
28"
.
42"
Hood (Canopy)
Noncombustible
Material
Figure 5
Step 5. Floor clearance: If combustible floor-
ing materials, such as carpeting or asphalt tile,
are to be located within 14" of the fireplace or
firebox opening, the appliance base must be at
least 5" above the combustible flooring material
(
Figure 6
).
Combustible Flooring
Material
5" Min.
Figure 6
The appliance base may be lower than 5" above
the combustible flooring materials if the combustible flooring materials are more than 14"
from the fireplace or firebox opening (
Can be less
than 5"
14" Min.
Figure 7
Combustible
Flooring
Material
Figure 7
).
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO
BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE.
AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER
BURNER FLAME PATTERNS.
WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER INSERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR
OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED
FOR USE WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
This appliance must not be operated without a
fireplace screen installed. Fireplace screens
must not impair the free flow of combustion air
to the appliance.
Do not burn solid fuels in any fireplace equipped
with this Dual-Listed gas appliance.
WARNING: INSTALLED DECORATIVE
GLASS DOOR ENCLOSURES MUST BE
FULLY OPENED WHEN OPERATING THIS
DUAL-LISTED GAS APPLIANCE.
Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps that
are part of the original solid fuel burning fireplace system must be fully closed and sealed at
the time of installation of this Dual-Listed gas
appliance.
WARNING: SPECIAL CARE IS REQUIRED
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING THE UNIT INTO
A SUNKEN FIREPLACE. YOU MUST RAISE
THE FIREPLACE FLOOR TO ALLOW ACCESS TO GAS LOG CONTROLS. THIS WILL
INSURE ADEQUATE AIR FLOW AND
GUARD AGAINST SOOTING. RAISE THE
FIREPLACE FLOOR USING NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
A qualified gas appliance installer must install
this appliance.
Step 2. Connecting Gas Line – A qualified gas
appliance installer must connect the dual-listed
gas appliance to the gas supply.
Consult all local codes.
Route gas line using techniques and materials
prescribed by local and/or national codes. Only
use pipe of ¹⁄₂" or greater diameter to allow full
gas volume to the gas fireplace. Undue pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too small.
An ANSI approved manual shut-off valve and
union must be installed upstream of the appliance
within the fireplace cavity when rigid pipe is used.
IMPORTANT: HOLD APPLIANCE REGULATOR
WITH A WRENCH TO PREVENT MOVEMENT
WHEN CONNECTING TO INLET PIPING
An external regulator must be used on all
propane (L.P.G.) appliances, in addition to the
regulator fitted to the appliance, to reduce the
supply tank pressure to 13" w.c. (maximum).
WARNING: CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO
AN UNREGULATED PROPANE TANK MAY
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
The appliance gas inlet connection is ³⁄₈" NPT
at the regulator/valve, located on the left side
facing the appliance. If a right side connection
is required, the connection pipe may be piped
under the rear of the appliance to end at the left
hand side for connection to the inlet.
When tightening up the joint to the regulator
hold the regulator securely with a wrench to
prevent the regulator from moving.
Checking Gas Connections
Secure all joints tightly using appropriate
tools and sealing compounds (ensure propane resistant compounds are used in
propane applications).
B. Brush all joints and connections with the
gas leak test solution to check for leaks. If
bubbles are formed, or gas odor is detected,
turn the gas control knob to the “OFF” position. Either tighten or refasten the leaking
connection and retest as described above.
C. When the gas lines are tested and leak free,
be sure to rinse off the leak testing solution.
D. When the gas lines are tested and leak free,
observe the individual tongues of flame on the
burner. Make sure all ports are open and
producing flame evenly across the burner. If
any ports are blocked, or partially blocked,
clean out the ports.
Gas Pressure Check
The appliance regulator controls the burner
pressure which should be checked at the pressure test point (¹⁄₈" NPT plugged tap) located on
the manual control valve body (on Manual
models) or on the control valve itself (on Millivolt models), identified OUT for the manifold
side and IN for inlet pressure (
Ensure operating pressures are within the limits specified in the technical chart on page 10.
The pressure should be checked with the gas
appliance burning and the control set to high.
Manual Valve
Manifold Pressure
Millivolt Valve
see Figure 8
).
Check gas type: The gas supply must be the
same as stated on the appliance’s rating
plate. If the gas supply is different, DO NOT
INSTALL the appliance. Contact your dealer
for the correct model.
Step 1. Placement of Appliance – Center the
appliance in the fireplace or firebox. Make
certain the grate front feet sit inside the front
edge of the fireplace or firebox, and that there
is adequate clearance around the appliance for
access and operation.
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Turn on gas supply and test for gas leaks,
using a gas leak test solution (also referred to
as bubble leak solution).
Note: Using a soapy water solution (50% dish
soap, 50% water) is an effective leak test
solution but it is not recommended, because
the soap residue that is left on the pipes/
fittings can result in corrosion over time.
Never use an open flame to check for leaks.
A. Light the appliance (refer to the lighting
instructions label in the control compartment
or in the Homeowner's Care and Operation
Instructions).
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
Inlet PressureManifold Pressure
Figure 8
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