Monessen Hearth BDV300 User Manual

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This appliance is equipped with a pilot which must be lit with built-in piezo ignitor while following these 
instructions exactly.

BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor 
because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
 

•  Turn off all gas to the appliance.

 • Open 

windows. 

 

•  Do not attempt 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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

 

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Use only your hand to push in, or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or 
turn by hand, don't try to repair it. Call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result 
in a fire or explosion.

 Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service tech-

nician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has 
been under water.

INITIAL LIGHTING 
Purge air from the supply line as follows: 
 

•  Open main shutoff valve.

 

•  Unscrew main pressure test point.

 

•  Leave inlet test screw open until gas comes in.

 

•  When gas is flowing, tighten inlet screw immediately. 

1.  Follow the pipe from the gas supply line connection to the gas valve. Check connection for leaks with 

soap and water mixture. 

2.  Next check for gas leaks at the burner with soap and water mixture.
3.   Check the pilot for gas leaks with soap and water mixture.