638. USE8.1. FIRST USE OF THE FIREPLACE8.1.1. ODORDuring the first fire, an odor caused by paint curing will be released. When you first use the fireplace, it issuggested to let it operate for several hours before turning on the fans (if you fireplace is equipped withfans). This will ensure proper curing of the paint. It could make your home’s smoke alarm go off. Openwindows to ventilate the room.8.1.2. IGNITIONBefore turning on your fireplace, you must make sure: To have read and understood sections this manual. Your fireplace was installed by a qualified or certified technician. Your appliance is properly powered by a gas intake and that no manual valves are closed. Your intake gas pressure complies with the ones listed on the fireplace’s nameplate (see table insection 2.1). Tightness of all gas lines was thoroughly checked as described in section 6.5. Your fireplace is properly connected to the home’s electrical power supply. You have 3 new AAA batteries in your remote control. You have 4 new AA batteries in the "battery holders" box of the SmartCase® located inside the fireplace. The remote control is properly synchronized with the fireplace (see 4.2.1 to synchronize the remotecontrol). The SmartCase® is in the ON position (figure 8.1.2 below). The glass is properly placed in its frame. Never operate the appliance if the glass door is not in place.Figure 8.1.2
