Off/on/pilot flame height adjustment – LG B-VENT GAS GC3 User Manual

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

(Refer to controls shown in Figure 16)

1. Turn off the "ON/OFF" rocker switch and/or thermostat (if

installed) to its lowest setting.

2. Turn off 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.

This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and

must be installed so there are provisions for adequate

combustion and ventilation air.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,

service, or maintenance can cause injury or property dam-

age. For assistance or additional information, consult a

qualified installer, service agency, or your gas supplier.

Operation of this appliance when not connected to a prop-

erly installed and maintained venting system can result in

carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

To turn off the burner, turn the rocker switch to "OFF" or

adjust the thermostat (if installed) to a setting below room

temperature. The pilot will remain lit for future burner igni-

tion. For complete shutdown, see "TO TURN OFF GAS TO

APPLIANCE" above.

f

lame

C

olor

& b

ehavior

Your Firestar™ gas insert is designed for maximum heating

efficiency. Therefore, upon lighting of the main burner the

flames will be semi-transparent or “bluish.” After 10-20

minutes of operation the logs will heat up and the flames

will become a yellow/orange color.
Adjusting the insert to cause the flames to turn orange

sooner may result in poor combustion, sooting, and a

hazardous situation. See Figure 17 showing proper flame

appearance.

O

FF

O

N

Piezo Igniter

ON/OFF Switch

No Blue Flame

Center

Soot at

Flame Tip

Dark Orange

Flame

IMPROPERLY

BURNING FLAME

Soot above

Flame Tip

No Soot at

Flame Tip

PROPERLY

BURNING FLAME

Semi-Transparent

Yellow Flame

Blue Flame

Center

Ports on Pan

Burner Assembly

Burner Flame Appearance

Figure 16

Figure 17

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eplaCing

b

urner

o

rifiCes

To change orifices, first remove the cassette (see Fuel Con-

version and Cassette Installation on page 19). Then unscrew

orifice using an 3/4” open end wrench, discard the old orifice

and reinstall the new orifice.

REDUCING THE ORIFICE SIZE FOR HIGHER ALTITUDES

MAINTAINS THE PROPER BTU INPUT TO AIR RATIO. TOO

LARGE AN ORIFICE WILL RESULT IN HIGHER BTU INPUTS

THAN THE DESIGN ALLOWS, MAY RESULT IN AN UNSAFE

CONDITION AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
For altitudes above 2,000 ft. (610M) the appliance should be

derated by four (4%) percent every 1,000 ft. (305M).
To operate safely, your Firestar gas insert must have the

proper burner orifice size determined by the altitude at

which it will be operated and other variables such as pres-

sure and valve tolerances. If you have reason to believe

your insert’s orifice size may be incorrect for your altitude,

have it checked and remedied (if necessary) by a qualified

service technician.

Off/On/Pilot

Flame Height

Adjustment

LO

HI

Gas Control

Knob Off/On/Pilot

Flame Height

Control Knob

(Hi/Lo)

Robertshaw

Gas Valve

Millivolt Pilot

Thermopile

Igniter

Gas Pilot Hood

/8” to

1/”

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