Lennox Hearth EN54-VDLE User Manual
CARE AND OPERATION
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WARNINGS
• Hot! Do not touch! The glass and
surfaces of this appliance will be hot
during operation and will retain heat
for a while after shutting off the appliance. Severe burns may result.
• Carefully supervise children in the
same room as appliance.
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recommended that this appliance be fitted with
a screen door or screen panel kit. See Page 9
for ordering information.
US
INSTRUCTIONS
DIRECT VENT
ELITE® SERIES
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS - DIRECT VENT MODELS
P/N 875,030M REV. B 05/2008
MODELS
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO
SION 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
• 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.
A French manual is available upon request. Order Form Number
875,030CF.
Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement
en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 875,030CF.
use any phone in your building.
OTL Report No. 116-F-39-5
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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AVERTISSEMENT: ASSUREZ-VOUS DE BIEN SUIVRE
LES INSTRUCTIONS DONNÉ DANS CETTE NOTICE
POUR RÉDUIRE AU MINIMUM LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE
OU POUR ÉVITER TOUT DOMMAGE MATÉRIEL, TOUTE
BLESSURE OU LA MORT.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser
d'essence ni d'autre vapeurs ou liquides inflammables
dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Que faire si vous sentez une
odeur de gaz:
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir
des téléphones se trouvant dans le batiment où vous
vous trouvez.
• Evacuez la piéce, le bâtiment ou la zone.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz depuis
un voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service dos incendies.
L'installation et service doit être exécuté par un
qualifié installeur, agence de service ou le fournis-
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GENERAL INFORMATION
In selecting this LENNOX Direct-Vent Gas Appliance you have chosen the finest and most
dependable fireplace to be found anywhere. It is a beautiful, prestigious, alternative to a
wood burning fireplace. Welcome to a Family of tens of thousands of satisfied LENNOX
Fireplace Owners.
Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay
special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. The Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure that you have many years of dependable and
enjoyable service from your LENNOX product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................page 2
General Information ................................. page 2
Operation/Care of Your Appliance ............page 3
Variable Flame Adjustment .......................page 4
Glass Cleaning .........................................page 4
Maintenance .............................................page 4
Maintenance Schedule ............................. page 5
Front Glass Enclosure Panel,
Removal and Installation ........................ page 6
Burner Adjustments ................................. page 6
Flame Appearance and Sooting ................ page 6
Adjustment ...............................................page 6
Log Placement ......................................... page 7
Embers & Volcanic Stone Placement .......page 8
Millivolt Appliance Checkout .................... page 8
Electronic Appliance Checkout .................page 8
Accessory Components ...........................page 8
Wiring Diagrams ......................................page 11
Warranty .................................................. page 11
Replacement Parts ...................................page 11
Product Reference Information ................page 11
Lighting Instructions – Millivolt ...............page 12
Lighting Instructions – Electronic ............page 14
Troubleshooting Guide – Millivolt.............page 16
Troubleshooting Guide – Electronic ......... page 17
Replacement Parts List ............................ page 18
This manual is part of a set of three supporting
this product. Refer to manual 850,036M for
Installation Instructions and 750,201M for Log
Placement Guide.
The millivolt appliances are designed to operate
on either natural or propane gas. A millivolt
gas control valve with piezo ignition system
provides safe, efficient operation. External
electrical power is required to operate the
optional electrically powered components if
installed. Electrical power must be wired during
appliance installation.
Electronic appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas. An electronic intermittent pilot ignition system provides safe, efficient
operation. External electrical power is recommended to operate these units. If the system
operates on line voltage with 3V adapters, two
(2) "D" batteries can be used as a backup in case
of a power outage. The electronic appliance can
be operated solely with two (2) "D batteries.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by OmniTest Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-39-5)
to ANSI Z21.88 (in Canada, CSA-2.33), and
CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and Canada,
as vented gas fireplace heaters.
The Installation must conform to local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
B149.1. The appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.
INTRODUCTION
The Fireplace models covered in this manual
are Direct-Vent sealed combustion gas fireplace
heaters designed for residential application.
Direct-Vent appliances operate with the combustion chamber completely isolated from
the inside atmosphere. All air for combustion
is brought in from the outside and exhaust
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gases are vented through the same direct vent,
vent system.
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.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Note: Installation and repair should be performed by a qualified service person. The
appliance should be inspected annually by a
qualified professional service technician. More
frequent inspections and cleanings may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the
control compartment, burners and circulating air
passage ways of the appliance be kept clean.
S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des
commandes sont propres. Voir les instructions
d'installation et d'utilisation qui accompagnent
l'appareil.
Provide adequate clearances around air openings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.
Due to high temperatures the appliance should
be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies. Locate furniture and window
coverings accordingly.
WARNING: THESE FIREPLACES ARE
VENTED HEATERS. DO NOT BURN
WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE
APPLIANCES.
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas only.
Millivolt Models -
Input of millivolt models is shown in the following table:
Electronic Models -
Electronic models have a modulating gas valve.
Input of electronic models is shown in the
following table:
Table 1 shows the units' gas orifice size for
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Piezo Ignitor
Gas
Supply
Line
ON/OFF
Switch
ON
OFF
Shut-Off Valve
(Orientation
As Shown)
Gas Valve
Air Shutter
Adjustment Arm
Gas Line Access Plate Not Installed
At The Factory. It Is Included In
The Installation Instruction Bag.
Right Corner Post
the elevations indicated.
Table 1
Maximum manifold pressure is 3.5 in. w.c. (0.87
kPa) for natural gas and 10 in. w.c. (2.49 kPa)
for LP/Propane gas.
Do not use these appliances if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a qualified,
professional service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any parts of the control
system and any gas control which have been
under water.
Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s'il a été plongé
dans l'eau, complètement ou en partie. Appeler
un technicien qualifié pour inspecter l'appareil
et remplacer toute partie du système de contrôle et toute commande qui ont été plongés
dans l'leau.
Test gage connections are provided on the front
of the millivolt and electronic gas control valve
(identified OUT for the manifold side and IN for
inlet pressure. A 1/8" NPT test gage connection
is provided on the electronic gas control valve
adjacent to the outlet to the main burner.
Minimum inlet gas pressure to these appliances is 5.0 inches water column (1.24 kPa)
for natural gas and 11 inches water column
(2.74 kPa) for propane for the purpose of input
adjustment.
Any safety guard or screen removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the 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.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS
SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS
OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES. USE
CAUTION AROUND THE APPLIANCE TO
AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN
THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
ON OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
AVERTISSEMENT: SURVEILLER LES
ENFANTS. GARDER LES VÊTEMENTS,
LES MEUBLES, L'ESSENCE OU AUTRES
LIQUIDES À VAPEUR INFLAMMABLES
LOIN DE L'APPAREIL.
OPERATION AND CARE OF YOUR
APPLIANCE
Appliance operation may be controlled by the
following means: the factory provided unitmounted ON-OFF control switch, a remotely
located optional wall switch or optional remote
control. See Figure 1.
Burn-in Period
During the first few fires of this appliance there
will be some odor due to the curing of the
paint and burning off of lubricants used in the
manufacturing process.
Depending on your use, the burn-in period may
take a few hours or a few days.
KEEP YOUR HOUSE WELL VENTILATED
DURING THE CURING PROCESS. THE ODOR
AND HAZE EMITTED DURING THE CURING
PROCESS CAN BE QUITE NOTICEABLE AND
MAY SET OFF A SMOKE DETECTOR.
If an optional blower is installed, Do not turn it
on during the Burn-In period.
A white film may develop on the glass front
during the first few fires as part of the curing
process. The glass should be kept clean during
the first two weeks of use to prevent the film from
baking on (making it very difficult to remove).
See Glass Cleaning on Page 4.
Maximum inlet gas supply pressure to these
appliances is 10.5 inches water column (2.61
kPa) for natural gas and 13.0 inches water
column (3.23 kPa) for propane.
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 (3.5 kPa).
The appliance and its individual shut-off valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of
that system at pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
(3.5 kPa).
These appliances must not be connected to a
chimney or flue serving a separate solid fuel
burning appliance.
Figure 1
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Pilot Stage
Terminal
Pressure-Tap
(Inlet)
Pilot Gas
Outlet
Supply Gas
Inlet
Pressure-Tap
(Manifold)
Burner Stage
Terminal
Ground
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Gas Outlet
To Burner
Regulator
Mounting Screw
Gas Controls/Control Compartment Access
Variable Flame
Height Adjustment
Manifold Pressure
Port
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The gas controls can be found behind the bottom
panel. Remove the bottom panel by pulling it
towards the front.
On millivolt systems, the piezo ignitor, Hi/Lo
flame adjustment knob, and pilot and main
gas ON/OFF control knob are located behind
the panel. See Figure 1.
Operation of millivolt and electronic gas control systems are different. Before lighting and
operating your appliance determine if you have
a millivolt or electronic appliance.
Refer to Figure 1 for access to the gas control
valve. Millivolt appliances will be fitted with the
gas control valve shown in Figure 2.
Appliances with electronic systems will be fitted
with the electronic valve shown in Figure 3.
Familiarize yourself with the gas control valve
that your appliance uses.
Millivolt Appliances -
To light millivolt appliances refer to the detailed
lighting instructions found on page 12 (English)
and page 13 (French). Millivolt appliance light-
ing instructions may also be found on the pull
out lighting instruction labels attached to the
gas control valve.
Millivolt appliances are fitted with an ON/OFF
Rocker Switch for appliance ON/OFF control.
See Figure 1 for its location. Once the pilot is
lighted, the ON/OFF rocker switch will control the
appliance ON/OFF operation. To operate: Toggle
the switch between its ON and OFF positions.
If your millivolt appliance is equipped with an
optional remote wall switch or remote control
kit and the pilot is lit, the appliance main burner
may be turned on and off with the wall switch
or remote control.
Note: Refer to Figure 1 for the location of
the piezo ignitor.
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Electronic Appliances -
To light electronic appliances refer to the detailed
lighting instructions found in both English and
French on pages 14 and 15 of these instructions
respectively. Electronic appliance lighting
instructions may also be found on the pull out
lighting instruction labels attached to the gas
control valve. See Figure 1 for its location.
If your electronic appliance is equipped with an
optional remote wall switch or remote control kit
the appliance main burner may be turned on and
off with the wall switch or remote control.
Variable Flame Height Adjustment
(Millivolt And Electronic Appliances)
1. All Millivolt and Electronic appliances are
equipped with a variable gas control valve. Flame
height for these models may be adjusted through
a range between fixed low and high settings,
alternately, while the appliance is in operation.
Adjust the flame height as desired after lighting
the appliance by rotating the variable adjustment
control knob located on the front of the valve
(refer to Figure 2).
2. When lit for the first time, this appliance will
emit a slight odor for an hour or two. This is due
to the “burn-in” of internal paints and lubricants
used in the manufacturing process.
3. Keep lower control compartment clean by
vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials,
etc. It is important that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of the
appliance be kept clean.
Always turn off gas to the pilot (millivolt
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appliances) before cleaning. Before re-lighting,
refer to the lighting instructions in this manual.
Instructions are also found on a pull-out panel
located on the floor of the appliance.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Dexen Electronic Gas Valve
5. Always keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable liquids.
6. Remember, Millivolt appliances have a continuous burning pilot flame. Exercise caution when
using products with combustible vapors.
Glass Cleaning
It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During start-up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside of the glass. This
can cause lint, dust and other airborne particles
to cling to the glass surface. Also initial paint
curing may deposit a slight film on the glass.
It is therefore recommended that the glass be
cleaned two or three times with a non-ammonia household cleaner and warm water (a gas
fireplace glass cleaner is recommended). After
that the glass should be cleaned two or three
times during each heating season, depending
on the circumstances present.
Clean glass after first two weeks of
Note:
operation.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE
CLEANERS. NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS
WHEN IT IS HOT.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH THE
FRONT ENCLOSURE GLASS WITH YOUR
HANDS WHILE THE FIREPLACE IS IN USE.
Maintenance
The appliance and venting system should be
thoroughly inspected before initial use and at least
annually by a qualified service technician. However,
more frequent periodic inspections and cleanings
should be performed by the homeowner.
Homeowner must contact a qualified service
technician at once if any abnormal condition
is observed.
Maintenance Schedule
Annually (Before the onset of the Burning Season)
Maintenance Task Accomplishing Person Procedure
Inspecting/Cleaning Burner, Logs
and Controls
Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height
Inspecting/Cleaning Pilot and Burner
Checking Vent System
Appliance Checkout
Replacing Rockwool Ember Materials
Qualified Service Technician
Qualified Service Technician
Qualified Service Technician
Qualified Service Technician
Qualified Service Technician
Homeowner/Qualified Services Technician
Inspect valve and ensure it is properly operating. Check piping for leaks. Vacuum
the control compartment, fireplace logs and
burner area.
Refer to Figures 6 (ELDV35), 7 (ELDV40) or
8 (ELDV45) on page 7 and verify the flame
pattern and height displayed by the appliance
conforms to the picture. Flames must not
impinge on the logs.
Refer to Figure 9 (SIT) or Figure 10 (Dexen) on
page 8. Remove any surface build-up on pilot
and burner assembly. Wipe the pilot nozzles,
ignitor/flame rod and hood. Ensure the pilot
flame engulfs the flame sensor as shown.
Inspect the vent system at the top and at the
base (within the firebox) for signs of blockage
or obstruction. Look for any signs of dislocation of the vent components.
Perform the appropriate appliance checkout
procedure detailed in this manual.
Remove old ember materials and vacuum the
rockwool placement area. Place new rockwool
as described in this document.
Periodically (After the Burning Season)
Maintenance Task Accomplishing Person Procedure
Cleaning Firebox Interior
Homeowner
Carefully remove logs, rockwool and decorative
volcanic stone and vermiculite. Vacuum out
interior of the firebox. Clean firebox walls and
log grate. Replace logs, Rockwool and volcanic
stone as detailed in this manual.
Check Flame Patterns and Flame Height
Homeowner
Refer to Refer to Figures 6 (ELDV35), 7
(ELDV40) or 8 (ELDV45) on page 7 and verify
the flame pattern and height displayed by the
appliance conforms to the picture. Flames
must not impinge on the logs.
Checking Vent System
Homeowner
Inspect the vent system at the top and at the
base (within the firebox) for signs of blockage
or obstruction. Look for any signs of dislocation of the vent components.
Cleaning Front Glass Enclosure Panel
Homeowner
Clean as necessary following the directions
provided in this manual. DO NOT TOUCH OR
ATTEMPT TO CLEAN GLASS WHILE HOT.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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Door
Assembly
Gas Line Access Panel
Bottom Panel
Blower Access
Plate
Refer to the maintenance schedule for maintenance tasks, procedures, periodicity and by whom
they should be performed. Always verify proper
operation of the appliance after servicing.
IMPORTANT: TURN OFF GAS AND ANY
ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING
THE APPLIANCE.
Front Glass Enclosure Panel, Removal
and Installation
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE WITH THE GLASS FRONT
REMOVED, CRACKED OR BROKEN.
REPLACEMENT OF THE GLASS SHOULD
BE DONE BY A LICENSED OR QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
These are direct-vent appliances. They are
designed to operate only when the front glass
enclosure panel is installed. Generally the front
glass enclosure panel should not be removed except to gain access to the components within the
firebox, and the appliance may only be operated
without the front glass enclosure panel in place
for very brief periods of time during appliance
checkout and adjustment. Be sure that the flame
appearance will be diminished while the front
glass enclosure panel is removed.
WARNING: HANDLE THIS GLASS WITH EXTREME CARE! TEMPERED GLASS IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE – DO NOT SCRATCH
OR HANDLE ROUGHLY WHILE REINSTALLING THE GLASS DOOR FRAME.
WARNING: NO NOT ATTEMPT TO SUBSTITUTE THE MATERIALS USED ON
THIS DOOR, OR REPLACE CRACKED OR
BROKEN GLASS WITH ANY MATERIALS
OTHER THAN THOSE PROVIDED BY THE
APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER.
THE GLASS DOOR OF THIS APPLIANCE MUST ONLY BE REPLACED AS A
COMPLETE UNIT AS PROVIDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REPLACE BROKEN, CRACKED OR
CHIPPED GLASS SEPARATELY.
Refer to
enclosure panel as follows:
Remove the bottom compartment door by
1.
lifting and pulling it towards the front of the
fireplace.
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Figure 4 and remove the front glass
2. Locate the two (2) latches at the top of the
control compartment and disengage them from
the floor frame bottom Vee-flange, pulling down
on their handles to open them.
3. Swing the bottom of the door out and raise
it slightly to lift the top flange of the door frame
away from the appliance.
Figure 4
To install the front glass enclosure panel,
proceed as follows:
1.
Retrieve the glass door frame. Visually
inspect the gasket on the backside of the panel.
The gasket surface must be clean, free of irregularities and seated firmly.
2. Position the door frame in front of the firebox
opening and engage the top flange over the lip
at the top of the firebox opening.
3. Swing the door down and back. Ensure the
gasket seats evenly as the door draws shut. Engage
the Vee-flange at the bottom of the door with the
latches and close the latches to secure the door.
Reinstall the bottom compartment door by hook-
4.
ing it over the slots on the two corner posts.
Burner Adjustments
The following paragraphs address burner
adjustment concerns and procedures.
Flame Appearance and Sooting
Proper flame appearance is a matter of taste.
Generally most people prefer the warm glow of
a yellow to orange flame. Appliances operated
with air shutter openings that are too large will
exhibit flames that are blue and transparent.
These weak, blue and transparent flames are
termed anemic. If the air shutter opening is too
small sooting may develop.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Sooting is indicated by black puffs developing
at the tips of very long orange flames. Sooting
results in black deposits forming on the logs,
appliance inside surfaces and on exterior surfaces adjacent to the vent termination.
Sooting is caused by incomplete combustion
in the flames and a lack of combustion air
entering the air shutter opening. To achieve a
warm yellow to orange flame with an orange
body that does not soot, the shutter opening
must be adjusted between these two extremes.
No smoke or soot should be present.
If the logs are properly positioned and sooting
conditions exist, the air shutter opening on the
main burner tube should be adjusted. Normally,
the more offsets in the vent system, the greater the
need for the air shutter to be opened further.
WARNING: AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT
SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
TECHNICIAN.
ENSURE THAT THE FRONT GLASS PANEL IS IN
PLACE AND SEALED DURING ADJUSTMENT.
Burner Adjustment
CAUTION: THE ADJUSTMENT ARM AND
NEARBY APPLIANCE SURFACES ARE HOT.
EXERCISE CAUTION TO AVOID INJURY WHILE
ADJUSTING FLAME APPEARANCE.
To adjust the flame, move the adjustment arm
(located in the lower control area) up or down
to increase or reduce the air shutter opening,
respectively. Position the air shutter to the
factory setting as shown in Figure 5 on page
7. Allow the burner to operate for at least 15
minutes. Observe the flame continuously. If it
appears weak or sooty as previously described,
adjust the air shutter by pushing or pulling on
the adjustment rod until the flame appearance
is as desired.
The adjustment rod, arm and associated adjustable air shutter is patented technology. Flame
adjustments can be made quickly and accurately
to taste without the need of disassembling the
appliance and waiting for 30 minutes after each
adjustment.
Propane models may exhibit a flame pattern
that may candle or appear stringy. If this is
problematic or persists as the appliance is
continually operated, adjust the air shutter
closed as described in the previous paragraphs.
Operate the appliance for a period of time as the
effect diminishes, ensuring that the appliance
does not develop sooty flames.
When satisfied that the appliance operates
properly, proceed to finish the installation. Leave
the control knob in “ON” position and turn the
remote switch “OFF.” Close the lower control
compartment door.
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