Rasmussen Yellow Flame Owner's Manual - page 11
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NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Each and every
Yellow Flame
that leaves the factory is quality checked to ensure compliance with our
certification. This
check includes an operational test to ensure both satisfactory combustion and proper operation.
A normally operating
Yellow Flame
Gas Fire Set possess the following characteristics:
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A yellow bodied wood-like flame that will produce carbon soot. The carbon soot produced is natural and adds to the
realistic appearance of the set. If the carbon becomes excessive, operate the set for ten minutes to heat the logs,
then spray the sooty area with water. This dislodges the soot , which is carried up the chimney by the natural draft.
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The pilot flame should be blue in appearance.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Keep the area around the
Yellow Flame
free and clear from debris.
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From time to time, visually check pilot and burner flames for proper appearance.
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The pilot burner should be free of lint and dirt. Use a brush with stiff bristles to clean the pilot.
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The main burner should produce a relatively even flame from side to side. If the flame tends to originate from one
side, the sand or volcanic ash may have become packed on the other side. When the set is off and cool, loosen the
sand or volcanic ash with a wire or knife blade to allow a freer flow of gas.
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Periodically examine and clean the venting system. Once every year, a qualified agency or certified chimney sweep
should examine and clean the venting system of the solid fuel burning fireplace in which the
Yellow Flame
installed
(if applicable).
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The air shutter and burner must be free of lint and dirt for optimum performance. Air shutters which have been closed
or are obstructed with debris will not allow sufficient combustion air into the burner. Use compressed air and/or a soft
bristle brush to clean the air shutter area.
Air shutters should not be altered from factory settings
.
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Do not operate this set with any burner objects other than the
RASMUSSEN
Gas Logs specifically designed and
approved for use with this Burner System.
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Do not use with blower inserts or heat exchangers.
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If used, glass doors must be wide open when burner is on.
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Do not remove Rating Plate/Warning Tags. These tags serve you and any future user as an integral safety and
identification component of the
Yellow Flame
gas log heater.
Removing these tags voids the warranty.
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WARNING:
Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
Do not place blower inside area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and
improper burning may occur. Sooting can settle on surfaces outside the fireplace.
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Maintain positioning of Gas Logs (Pages 7 and 8)
at all times.
IMPORTANT
This Yellow Flame Gas Log set is for use only in a fully functioning wood burning fireplace with the damper
wide open. The flue must vent all of the products of combustion.
GAS TYPE CONVERSION
In order to convert this
Yellow Flame
Decorative Gas Burner from Natural Gas to Propane or vice versa, the
purchase of a Rasmussen factory issued Z18/20/24/30-ME/SE/RE-N OR P Conversion Kit is required along with
the appropriate burner medium, i.e.
Silica Sand for Natural Gas or Volcanic Ash for Propane.
(see also, page 6, “Burner Medium Installation” and page 12 “How to Order Parts” )
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with the diagrams in this manual or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.