Archgard 42-DVT40N - Manual (Page 26)

Northfire 42
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Cont..
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS (copy of instruction plate found in control panel)
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting and turn the remote
switch to “OFF”.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be
performed.
3. Open lower louvers or access door.
4. Press slightly and turn control knob clockwise  to “OFF”. Do
not force.
5. Close lower louvers or access door.
Flame Adjustment Knob
Sparker
Control Knob
Automatic Valve
Control Knob
Manual Valve
Pilot
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by a spark
ignitor. 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 electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your 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 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire of explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Set the remote switch to “OFF”. Set the thermostat to the
lowest setting. (Only if your appliance is equipped with these
devices.)
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. Open lower louvers or access door.
3. Press slightly and turn the control knob clockwise  to the
“OFF” position.
4. Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas,
including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! and follow
instruction “B” above.
5. Find pilot. It is located between the logs near the center be-
hind the burner.
6. Press slightly and turn control knob counterclockwise  to
“PILOT”. Depress knob and light pilot by repeatedly pressing
the sparker. Once flame is established, hold knob
depressed for approximately 30 seconds. Release knob. If
pilot should go out, repeat steps 3 to 5.
• If the 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 serveral tries, turn the gas
control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or
gas supplier.
7. If the appliance has a manual valve, turn gas control knob
counterclockwise  to the desired heat setting from “LO” to
HI
”. If the appliance has an automatic valve, turn gas control
knob counterclockwise  to “ON” and set the flame
adjustment knob to the desired heat setting from “LO” to “HI”.
8. Set the remote switch to “ON”. Set the thermostat to the
desired setting. (Only if your appliance is equipped with these
devices.)
9. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
10. Close louver or access door.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE