Owner`s manual

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L42DF Flush Indoor Gas Fireplace
Part No. XG0181 - 081009
f i r e f e a t u r e
Maintenance
General
Q 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.
• Inspection of all optional equipment; fans, thermostats, etc.
Q For Natural Gas this appliance requires a minimum inlet pressure
of5.5"W.C.andamanifoldpressureof3.5"W.C.
Q For Propane Gas this appliance requires a minimum inlet pressure
of11"W.C.andamanifoldpressureof10"W.C.
Q Alwayskeepthereplaceareaclearandfreeofcombustiblematerials,
aswellasgasolineandotherammablevaporsandliquids.
Q 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, 16, and 17.
Burner Adjustment
The L42DF 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.
Q Toraisetheameheight,turntheblackknob(locatedbehindthe
lower trim) counter-clockwise.
Q Tolowertheameheight,turnclockwise.
Figure 32. 'Hi-Lo' Adjustment on the L42DF's gas valve.
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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q Use a vacuum cleaner or whisk broom to keep the control
compartment,burner,andreboxfreefromdustandlint.
Q Linear Burners may be cleaned periodically with a vacuum to remove
soot or other contaminates.
Note: L42DF-I models (electronic ignition) do
not feature hi/lo adjustment.
'Hi-Lo' Adjustment Knob
CAUTION!
 Fireplace gas control must be in the “OFF” position and pilot
and main burners extinguished when cleaning appliance with
a vacuum.
 Doors can get very hot. Handle only when cool.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to clean glass when hot.
Do not clean glass with abrasive materials as any glass etch-
ing may cause premature glass failure.
Maintenance