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Caution
FORYOUR SAFETY- Donotinstall oroperate yourPacific
Energy Mirage Direct Vent Gas Insert without first reading
and understanding this manual. Any installation or opera-
tional deviation from the following instructions voids the
Pacific Energy Gas Stove Warranty and may prove hazard-
ous.
This appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/
2 psig. (3.5 kPa)
This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.5 kPa)
Note: When lit for the first time, the appliance will emit a
slight odour for a couple of hours. This is due to the curing
of paints, sealants and lubricants used in the manufacturing
process. This condition is temporary. Open doors and
windows to ventilate area. Smoke and fumes caused by the
curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
Safety
Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
Youngchildren shouldbecarefullysupervisedwhen they
are in the same room as the appliance.
Clothingorotherflammablematerialshouldnotbeplaced
on or near the appliance.
Any grill, panel or door removed for servicing the unit
must bereplacedpriortooperating. Failuretodosomay
create a hazardous condition.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
serviceperson. Theapplianceshould be inspected before
useand atleast annuallyby aprofessional serviceperson.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive
lintfromcarpeting,beddingmaterial,etc. Itisimperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
It is Pacific Energy’s policy that no responsibility is
assumed by the Company or by any of its employees or
representativesforanydamagescausedbyaninoperable,
inadequate,or unsafe conditionwhich is theresult, either
directly or indirectly, of any improper operation or
installation procedures.
Maintenance
Caution: Turn off gas and electrical power supply and allow
ample time for unit to cool before servicing appliance. It is
recommended that this appliance and venting should be
inspected at least once a year by a qualified service person.
Do not use this heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
heater and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
Annual Inspection:
a) Clean louvers and air passage ways of excessive lint
buildup from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The flow of
combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
b) Remove glass panel and log set. Inspect logs and burner
assembly for lint and soot buildup. If excessive buildup of
soot is present, have a qualified service person inspect and
adjustunitforpropercombustion. Cleanlogsandburnerwith
a vacuum cleaner, paying close attention to burner ports.
c) Check the pilot system for proper operation. (See Fig.
#1)
d) Check that the chimney flue and its outlet are open and
free from blockage or debris.
e) Check glass panel gasket, replace if necessary.
Note: The appliance area must be kept clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable va-
pours and liquids.
Periodically:
a) Viewing glass may be cleaned with glass cleaner.
b) Exterior porcelain enamel finish may be cleaned with
soap and water.
Note: Never use abrasives to clean this appliance.
Fig. # 1
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