www.desatech.com117272-01F 11OPERATION4. Light a match and lay it on top of the panmaterial about 2" from the end of the sup-ply side of the pan5. Slowly turn the gas shutoff valve ON untilthe burner ignites. If the burner doesn’tignite within 10 seconds with the matchburning, turn the shutoff valve OFF andrepeat steps 1 through 4 againGAS SHUTOFFVALVE OPERATIONFlame AdjustmentAdjust the flame ON/OFF by turning the gasshutoff valve counterclockwise to openor clockwise to close, as necessary.Shutting Off ApplianceTurn gas shutoff valve clockwise tothe OFF position.CURINGLOGSDuring the 2-3 hour appliance break-in period,you may detect an odor from the applianceas various paints and compounds used inmanufacturing of this log set cure. This is anormal and temporary situation that is notcause for alarm. However, you may want toprovide extra ventilation to the room duringthis time.To ensure proper curing of logs:• Ignite a 2" flame and maintain it for 1hour.• Burn logs in consecutive 1 hour periodsraising flame an additional 2" to full flameheight for a total of three hours.FOR YOUR SAFETYREAD BEFORE LIGHTINGWARNING: Keep flue openwhen operating unit.WARNING: If you do not fol-low these instructions exactly,a fire or explosion may resultcausing property damage, per-sonal injury or loss of life.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the ap-pliance area for gas. Be sure to smell nextto the floor because some gas is heavierthan 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 electric switch; do notuse any phone in your building.• Immediately call your gas supplier froma neighbor’s phone. Follow the gassupplier’s instructions.• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,call the fire department.LIGHTINGINSTRUCTIONS1. STOP! Read the safety informationabove.2. Turn the gas shutoff valve to OFF.3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out anygas. If you then smell gas STOP! Followthe safety information above. If you don'tsmell gas, go on to the next step.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE• Keep the area around the log set clean and clear of debris.• Occasionally, you may use a soft bristle brush to clean logs.• Once every year a qualified agency or certified chimney sweep should examine and cleanthe venting system of the fireplace.