Owner`s manual

Page 20
HW-Series Gas Fireplace
Part No. XG0190 - 071409
Maintenance
WARNING:
Do not attempt to clean glass when hot.
Do not clean glass with abrasive materials as any glass
etching may cause premature glass failure.
CAUTIONS
■ Fireplace gas control must be in the “OFF” position
and pilot and main burners extinguished when cleaning
appliance with a vacuum.
■ Doors and logs can get very hot. Handle only when
cool.
General
■ Have the replace and installation inspected yearly. The inspection
must include, but is not limited to, the following:
• A visual check of the entire vent system and termination.
• An inspection of  the explosion relief appers and the door
gasketing to ensure a proper seal.
• An inspection of the burner, venturi, and primary air openings.
•  Aninspectionofthegasvalve,gascomponents,andpilotame.
Foryourconveniencea1/8"manifoldpressuretapissupplied
on the gas valve for a test gauge connection. See Figure 32.
• Ensure proper log placement as per this manual.
• Inspection of all optional equipment; fans, thermostats, etc.
■ For Natural Gas this appliance requires a minimum inlet pressure
of5.5"W.C.andamanifoldpressureof3.5"W.C.
■ For Propane Gas this appliance requires a minimum inlet pressure
of11"W.C.andamanifoldpressureof10"W.C.
■ Alwayskeepthereplaceareaclearandfreeofcombustiblematerials,
aswellasgasolineandotherammablevaporsandliquids.
■ Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately
callaqualiedservicetechniciantoinspecttheapplianceandto
replace any part of the control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
Operation
Lighting Instructions
See pages 15 and 19.
Burner Adjustment
The HW38DF is equipped with an adjustable burner, allowing you to
raiseorlowertheames.Toadjusttheames,locatetheblackknob
marked'Hi-Lo',inthecentreofthegascontrolvalve(SeeFigure32).
The front burners are not adjustable.
■ Toraisetheameheight,turntheblackknob(locatedbehindthe
lowertrim)counter-clockwise.
■ Tolowertheameheight,turnclockwise.
Cleaning
Whenthereplaceisrstactivated,theremaybesomesmokingand
avisiblelmmaybeleftontheglass.Thisisanormalcondition,andis
the result of burning of protective coatings on new metal.
■ Glassmust becleaned periodicallyto removeany lm(which is
a normal by-product of combustion) which may be visible. Film
can easily be removed by removing the door, as shown on page
15. Handle the door carefully, and clean it with non-abrasive glass
cleaners. One of the most effective products is Kel Kem.
■ Siliconesealsoninnerdoorduringinitialringwill"offgas",leaving
a visual deposit of a white substance on combustion chamber walls.
This can easily be removed using normal household products.
■ Use a vacuum cleaner or whisk broom to keep the control
compartment,burner,andreboxfreefromdustandlint.
■ Logs may be cleaned periodically with a vacuum to remove soot or
other contaminates.
Note: HW38-DF-I models (electronic ignition) do not feature hi/lo
adjustment.
Gas Control Knob
(Shown in "Pilot" postion.)
'Hi-Lo' Adjustment Knob