Quadra-Fire QVI-25FB Installer's Manual

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Quadra-Fire • QVI-25FB • 2031-900 Rev. F • 9/07 19Step 10. Lighting the ApplianceSTANDING PILOT IGNITIONA. This appliance (standing pilot version) has a pilotthat must be lighted by hand. When lighting thepilot, follow these instructions exactly.B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appli-ance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to thefloor because some gas is heavier than air andwill settle to the floor.WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use anyphone in your building.• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-tions.• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the firedepartment.C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gascontrol knob. Never use tools. If the knob will notpush in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, calla qualified service technician. Force or attempt-ed repair may result in a fire or explosion.D. Do not use this appliance if any part has beenunder water. Immediately call a qualified servicetechnician to inspect the appliance and to replaceany part of the control system and any gas con-trol which has been under water.FOR YOUR SAFETYREAD BEFORE LIGHTINGWARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESEINSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OREXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSINGPROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, ORLOSS OF LIFE.1. To access controls, open the lower grille.2. Turn the gas control valve knob to the OFF position. To do this, youmust turn the knob clockwise to the PILOT position, and thenpress in and continue turning clockwise to the OFF position.NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob ispushed in slightly. Do not force.3. WAIT AT LEAST FIVE (5) MINUTES TO CLEAR OUT ANY GAS. Ifyou have unsuccessfully tried to light the appliance, wait longer,especially if you are using LP gas. Then smell for gas, including nearthe floor. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safetyinformation on previous page. If you don't smell gas, go to the nextstep.4. The pilot should not require accessing for lighting pur-poses. The pilot is located inside the combustion chamber.If it is necessary to access the pilot, remove the trimdoor and glass door.THERMOCOUPLE PILOT THERMOPILE5. To put the control in the PILOT position, turn the control knob counter-clockwise to the PILOT position.6. To light the pilot press the control knob and then press the red or blackpiezo button once every second. The piezo makes a clicking sound. Itmay be necessary to repeat this step. If the pilot does not light after10 seconds, go back to step 2. The control knob should be held downfor a MINUTE after pilot ignition.• If the control knob does not pop out when released, STOP! Shut offthe gas supply to the appliance control valve, and IMMEDIATELY callyour service technician or gas supplier.• If the pilot will not stay lit after two tries, turn the control knob to the“OFF” position and call your service technician or gas supplier.7. After the pilot has been lit, the burner can be turned on by turning theknob counter-clockwise to the “ON” position.8. Set the ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position.9. Close the lower grille.LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONSSTANDING PILOT CONTROLSTO TURN OFFGAS APPLIANCE1. Open the lower grille.2. Set ON/OFF switch to “OFF”.3. Turn the valve control knob clockwise to the “Pilot” position,then depress knob and continue turning to “OFF” position.4. Close the lower grille.When you light your appliance, you may notice:This gas appliance produces heat which does have an associ-ated odor or smell. If you feel this odor is excessive it mayrequire the initial 3-4 hour continuous burn on high followed bya second burn up to 12 hours to fully drive off any odor frompaint and lubricants used in the manufacturing process.You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked theappliance for gas leaks, you know the vent system isunobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components.Now you’re ready to light the appliance.!After the InstallationLEAVE THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL WITH THEAPPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.Noise caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heatsup and cools down, similar to the sound produced by a furnaceor heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation orlongevity of your appliance.During this break-in period it is recommended that somewindows in the house be opened for air circulation. This willhelp avoid setting off smoke detectors, and help eliminateany odors associated with the appliance’s initial burning.Additionally, for the first few minutes after each lighting, vapormay condense and fog the glass and flames may be blue.After a few minutes this moisture will disappear and within15-30 minutes the flames should become yellow.