Mendota M27 - First Time Lighting Instructions

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5.4 FIRST TIME LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Information
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Be sure all items on "INSTALLATION CHECK OFF LIST" (pg. 39 have been completed!
CAUTION: If the pilot goes out, be sure to wait a minimum of five minutes before relighting.
BE SURE TO ALWAYS REMOVE THE GLASS BEFORE RELIGHTING THE PILOT.
ALWAYS LIGHT PILOT WITH GLASS REMOVED!
1 Make sure any gas supply shut-off cocks are open and Thermostat is
"OFF".
2 Push in Gas Cock Dial Slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". NOTE:
Dial cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless dial is pushed
slightly. DO NOT FORCE!
3 Wait five (5) minutes to allow gas, which may have
accumulated in main burner compartment to escape.
If you smell gas, STOP.T
4 Turn Gas Cock Dial Counterclockwise to "PILOT" position.
5 Depress Gas Cock Dial and push in red Piezo igniter button. Once
pilot ignites, continue depressing dial for about 1/2 minute. If pilot
does not remain ignited, repeat operation allowing a longer period
before releasing Gas Dial.
IMPORTANT: After pilot is lit, system millivolt readings and gas pressure
should be taken by qualified installer.
Pilot flame must register a minimum of 325 millivolt.
6 After pilot is lit and before installing logs, turn Gas Dial to "ON".
7 Push Main Burner ON/OFF switch to “on” position. Burners should light
immediately.
8 If Rear Burner does not light, Push Rear Burner ON/OFF switch to “on”.
9 Push MAIN BURNER ON/OFF SWITCH to ON then OFF to "cycle" the burner
on/off to make certain it ignites promptly and that the flame runs smoothly
around burner curves and promptly lights both burners.
10 With pilot operating, install logs and coals. With logs/coals in place, "cycle"
the burner again to make sure of prompt ignition of burner and that the flame runs smoothly around entire burner and
does not "lift off" burner. NOTE: Logs will produce a strong, acrid odor on initial contact with flames (about 2 hrs.).
11 Reinstall glass front & screen.
12 Push MAIN BURNER ON/OFF SWITCH to ON to turn on burner.
Warning: If you do not
follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or
explosion may result
causing property
damage, personal injury,
and loss of life.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not light any appliance.
Do not touch any light switch
Do not use any phone in your building.
Call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the provider representative's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department for assistance.
Figure 5-1 Gas Valve