Lennox Hearth ELITE VIN - Manual (Page 19)

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Operating Instructions
Pre-Lighting Checklist
Be sure to check these items before the initial lighting of the
stove:
c
The stove gas label corresponds to the gas supply available
- that is “natural gas” for natural gas or “LP gas” for LP
gas.
c Gas pressure has been checked carefully - see Page 17.
c All gas fittings have been checked for leaks.
c All clearances to combustibles have been met - see Pages
7 and 8.
c All combustible materials have been removed from area in
front of the stove.
c All vented areas of the stove are unobstructed.
c House is ventilated to clear initial paint curing odors - see
Page 21.
c All packaging materials have been removed from the fire-
box.
c Log set and embers have been installed.
c The glass door is in place and is properly sealed.
Lighting Instructions
The following is a copy of the operating and lighting instructions
found with each stove:
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP
CHILDREN, FURNITURE, GASOLINE AND OTHER LIQUIDS
WITH FLAMMABLE VAPORS AWAY. NEVER OPERATE UNIT
WITH GLASS OFF OR ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE GLASS
WHILE HOT.
A. This appliance is equipped with a piezo ignition device to light
the pilot. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell 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 the appliance.
DO NOT touch any electric switch,
DO NOT use any phone in the building. Immediately call your
gas supplier from a neighbor'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 any tool. 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: YOUR Lennox Hearth Products gas APPLIANCE MUST
ALWAYS BE OPERATED WITH GLASS IN PLACE.
STOP!! Read the safety information above before proceeding.
1. Make sure gas supply shut-off cocks are open and ON/OFF
rocker switch is "OFF." If equipped with a thermostat, set it to
the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.
3. Push in gas cock dial slightly and turn clockwise to
"OFF."
NOTE: Dial cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless dial
is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
4. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas,
including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B"
above. If you don't smell gas continue.
5. Locate the pilot by looking under the right front log. A blue
flame will be seen when the pilot is lit.
6. Turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise to the
"PILOT" position.
7. Push the knob all the way in and hold in that position. Im-
mediately light the pilot by pressing the igniter button several
times until pilot is lit. Continue to hold the knob in for about
30 seconds after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop
back out. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps
4-8 holding knob in an additional 15 seconds after pilot is lit.
If knob does not pop out 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 knob to "OFF" and
call your service technician or your gas supplier.
8. After pilot is lit, turn gas control knob counter-clockwise
to "ON." Knob can only be turned to "ON" if the knob
has popped out.
9. To turn burner on, turn "ON/OFF" rocker switch to "ON" or
set the thermostat to the desired temperature above room
temperature.
10. Adjust the flame height (and heat output) by turning the flame
height knob clockwise for full flame and counter-
clockwise for reduced flame.
11.(If you have the optional blower) Turn on the electric power to
the appliance and set the blower to the desired air flow after it
turns on when the appliance reaches operating temperature.