Martin Fireplaces BV4536 - Manual (Page 25)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Before Lighting the Fireplace:
• Read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this homeowner manual.
• Before lighting, check the fireplace for possible gas leaks.
• Before lighting, check for possible obstructions that could be blocking the vent termination or the front louver.
• Any component that is found to be faulty must be replaced with an approved component. Tampering with the
fireplace components is dangerous and voids all warranties.
• A small amount of air may be present in the gas line. It will take a few minutes for the lines to purge. Once the
purging is complete, the fireplace will light and will operate normally.
• During the initial purging, never allow the gas valve control knob to remain depressed in the pilot position
without pushing the ignitor button once every second.
• Subsequent lighting of the fireplace will not require this purging of air from the gas lines, unless the gas valve
has been shut-off for a long period.
Lighting the Fireplace:
You may notice the following:
• A slight odor.
During manufacturing, fabricating, and shipping, various components of this fireplace are treated with
certain oils, film, 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 fireplace. Operate the appliance 2 to 3
hours at the highest setting to burn off all the oils, films, etc.
• Fogging on Bi-Fold Door glass.
For the first few minutes, after each lighting, vapor may condense and fog the glass. This condensation will
disappear in a few minutes.
• Noise from the fireplace.
This is due to metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound produced
by a furnace or heating duct.
• Flame appearance.
It will take about 15 to 30 minutes for the flames to turn yellow and some portions of the logs to glow.