Pacific energy The Mirage A Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

SERIES A

VENTED ROOM HEATER

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

- Do not try to light any appliance.

- Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone. Follow the

gas supplier’s instructions.

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

--Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER

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Contents

CAUTION ....................................................................................... 3

SAFETY.......................................................................................... 3

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 3

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... 4

OPERATING .................................................................................. 5

BURNER ........................................................................................ 5

CONTROL ...................................................................................... 5

GAS FLAME ADJUSTMENT ......................................................... 5

GAS SUPPLY ................................................................................. 6

ELECTRICAL ................................................................................. 6

BLOWER OPERATION.................................................................. 6

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CLEARANCES ............................................................................... 6

INSTALLATION AND VENTING .................................................... 7

FLOOR PROTECTION................................................................... 7

LOG SET ........................................................................................ 8

REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................... 9

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CAUTION

MAINTENANCE

FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Pacific Energy

Mirage without first reading and understanding this manual. Any
installation or operational deviation from the following instructions
voids the Pacific Energy Gas Stove Warranty and may prove
hazardous.

This appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected
from gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig. (3.5 kPa)

This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shutoff 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)

SAFETY

Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be

located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards 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 as the appliance.

Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.

Any grill, panel or door removed for servicing the unit must
be replaced prior to operating. Failure to do so may create a
hazardous condition.

Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service

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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 imperative that control compart­ments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appli­ance be kept clean.

Caution: Turn off gas and electrical power supply and allow ample

time for unit to cool before servicing appliance. It is recommended
that this appliance and venting should be inspected at least once a
year by a qualified service person.
Do not use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control which has been
under water.

Annual Inspection:

a) Clean louvres and air passage ways of excessive lint build-up
from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The flow of combustion and
ventilation air must not be obstructed.

b) Remove glass panel and log set. Inspect logs and burner
assembly for lint and soot build-up. If excessive build-up of soot is
present, have a qualified serviceman inspect and adjust unit for
proper combustion. Clean logs and burner with a vacuum cleaner,
paying close attention to port on burner.

c) Check the pilot system for proper operation. (See Fig. #1)

d) Check that the chimney flue and its outlet are open and free from
blockage or debris.

e) Check glass panel gasket, replace if necessary.

Note: The appliance area must be kept clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and
liquids.

Periodically:

a) Viewing glass may be cleaned with glass cleaner.
b) Exterior porcelain enamel finish may be cleaned with soap and
water.
Note: Never use abrasives to clean this appliance.

It is Pacific Energy’s policy that no responsibility is assumed by the
Company or by any of its employees or representatives for any
damages caused by an inoperable, inadequate, or unsafe condition
which is the result, either directly or indirectly, of any improper
operation or installation procedures.

Fig. # 1

PILOT FLAME

BURNER

THERMOPILE

ELECTRODE

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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 which must be lighted by hand.

When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions 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:

- Do not try to light any appliance.

- Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in

your building.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s

phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

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

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. Force 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 control system and
any gas control which has been under water.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this page.

2. Set thermostat to lowest setting.

3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.

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4. Turn burner control dial clockwise to “Off” position.

5. Partially depress and turn gas control dial clockwise

past “Pilot” to “Off” position.

MAIN VALVE

Gas control knob
shown in OFF position

Note: Knob cannot be turned from “Pilot” to “off” unless knob

is pushed in slightly. Do not force.

6. Allow sufficient length of time (minimum 5 minutes) for any

gas in the combustion chamber to escape. If you still smell

gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information on above

on this page. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

7. Turn gas control knob back to “Pilot” position.

8. Depress gas control knob fully and hold while you ignite

pilot with the rotary igniter. Once the pilot ignites, continue

depressing knob for approximately 1/2 minute. If pilot does

not stay lit, repeat steps 4 through 7, allowing a longer
period before releasing gas control knob.

- If gas control knob does not pop up when released, stop
and immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.

- If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas
control dial to “off” and call your service technician or gas
supplier.

9. To normally light the pilot, use the rotary igniter.

10. To light pilot by hand, remove front glass panel. Locate
pilot just behind the front log and to the right. Repeat steps
5 through 8, lighting the pilot
with a match instead of rotary
igniter.

11. Replace front glass panel.

12. Turn gas control knob counter-clockwise to “On”
position.

13. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.

14. Set thermostat to desired setting.

Note: Sufficient time must be allowed for air to escape from

lines if the unit is being lit for the first time.

PILOT
BURNER

THERMOPILE

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Set thermostat to lowest setting.

2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be
performed.

3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to “Off”. Do not force.

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