Regency ® E33S-1 Sunrise Gas Insert22OPERATIONOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSCOPY OF LIGHTING INSTRUCTION PLATE AUTOMATICCONVECTIONFAN OPERATIONThe fan operates automatically. Turn the knob onthe side of the faceplate to adjust to the desiredspeed. The fan will turn on as the insert comesup to operating temperature. After the unit hasbeen turned off and the unit has been cooledto below useful heat output range, the fan willshut off automatically.NORMAL OPERATINGSOUNDS OFGAS APPLIANCESIt is possible that you will hear some soundsfrom your gas appliance. This is perfectly normaldue to the fact that there are various gaugesand types of steel used within your appliance.Listed below are some examples. All are normaloperating sounds and should not be consideredas defects in your appliance.Blower:FPI gas appliances use high tech blowers topush heated air farther into the room. It is notunusual for the fan to make a "whirring" soundwhen ON. This sound will increase or decreasein volume depending on the speed setting ofyour fan speed control.Burner Tray:The burner tray is positioned directly under theburner tube(s) and logs and is made of a differentgauge material from the rest of the firebox andbody. Therefore, the varying thicknesses of steelwill expand and contract at slightly differentrates which can cause "ticking" and "cracking"sounds. You should also be aware that as thereare temperature changes within the unit. Thesesounds will likely re-occur. Again, this is normalfor steel fireboxes.Blower Thermodisc:When thermally activated switch turns ON, itwill create a small "clicking" sound. This is thecontact switch closing.Pilot Flame:While the pilot flame is on it will make a slight"whisper" sound.Gas Control Valve:As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, adull clicking sound may be heard. This is normaloperation of a gas regulator or valve.Unit Body and Firebox:Different types and thicknesses of steel willexpand and contract at different rates resulting insome "cracking" and "ticking" sounds which willbe heard throughout the cycling process.OFFa