Regency GEM54-NG Owners & Installation Manual

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Regency GemfireTM Gas Fireplace 39OPERATIONOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSCOPY OF LIGHTING PLATE INSTRUCTIONSTO TURN OFF GAS APPLIANCEFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGLIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS1) Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”. Knob cannot be turned from“PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.2) Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas STOP! Follow step “B” in the SafetyInformation above on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.3) Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise to“PILOT”.4) Push in control knob all the way and hold in until the pilot lights up. Continue to hold the controlknob in for about 20 seconds after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot shouldremain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 1) to 4). If knob does not pop up when released, stop andimmediately call your service technician or gas supplier. If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,turn the gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or gas supplier.5) Turn gas control knob counterclock-wise to “ON”.6) Turn the unit on.A) This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow theseinstructions exactly.B) BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floorbecause some gas is heavier than 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 not use any phone in your building.- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbours phone. Follow the gas supplier’sinstructions.- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.C) Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will notpush in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Forced or attemptedrepair may result in a fire or explosion.D) Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified servicetechnician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gascontrol which has been under water.E) This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions foradequate combustion and ventilation air.CAUTION: Hot while in operation. Do not touch. Severe Burns may result. Dueto high surface temperatures keep children, clothing and furniture, gasoline andother liquids having flammable vapors away. Keep burner and control compartmentclean. See installation and operating instructions accompanying appliance.DO NOT REMOVE THIS INSTRUCTION PLATEWARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosionmay result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Improperinstallation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injuryor property damage. Refer to the owner’s information manual provided withthis appliance. For assistance or additional information consult a qualifiedinstaller, service agency or gas supplier.918-583This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes, if any; if none, follow theNational Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes,CSA B149.1. (Australia: AS5601-2004, New Zealand: NZS 5261)STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.1) Turn off the unit.2) Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”. Do not force.3) Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.You may shut off the pilot during prolonged non use periods to conserve fuel.ELEMENTTHERMO-ELECTRIQUEPILOT BURNERTHERMOPILEVEILLEUSE OFF