Unit owners are responsible for checks and inspections of appliances and operating features of equipment within their units. Residents who have questions or need assistance, should contact the Building & Grounds committee.
The fireplaces in Building A are electric and in Building B they are gas, with exception of unit B102 which was remodeled with an electric fireplace.
As originally installed in Building B, the fireplaces can ignite on their own when the battery in the receiver gets weak. So, unless you know for a fact that your fireplace controller has been updated, replace BOTH batteries annually. Failure to do so may cause the fireplace to come on automatically.
One battery is located in the hand-held remote control. The other is located in the fireplace on the right side below the cover panel in front of the burner and fake logs. It is this battery in the fireplace that can cause the fireplace to light when it runs down.
There is a gas shutoff valve to one side of the fireplace or inside of a cabinet in those units that have built in cabinets and shelves around fireplace. Consider turning of this gas valve when fireplace is not going to be used for a while.
Also below the cover panel in front of the burner are a rotary control valve and buttons to start and ignite the gas pilot.
It is the Unit Owner's responsibility to assure that the gas fire place is operating properly; this may require periodic servicing by a licensed professional. A proper flame will be mostly blue and come from between the logs and from in front of the logs.
Electric fireplaces consist of an electric heater combined with fake logs and fake flame. The fake flame is lit by 3 60 watt light bulbs which require occasional replacement.
Anyone needing a copy of the Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual for their Vermont Castings Electric Fireplace may contact Ed Plummer x1656.
The following company is known to service both gas and electric fireplaces:
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