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MINIMAX PLUS MILLIVOLT
FOR YOUR SAFETY: READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing personal injury, loss of life and property damage.
Since propane gas is heavier than air, escaping propane will accumulate and remain at ground level. Do not attempt to light the heater. If you suspect a propane leak, lighting the heater can result in a fire or explosion which can cause personal injury, death, and property damage.
A.This heater is equipped with a pilot which must be lighted manually. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater 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
-Do not try to light any heater.
-Do not touch any electrical 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.
C.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. Forced or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D.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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above.
2.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3.Turn off electric power to the heater.
4.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-
wise 
to “OFF”.
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Gas control knobs shown in “OFF” position.
7.Push the control knob all the way and hold in. Immediately light the pilot with Presslite matchless ignition system by pressing the red igniter button (located at the panel next to the gas valve). Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 4 through 7.
•If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
•If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or gas supplier.
NOTE
Knob cannot be turned from “Pilot to “OFF”” unless knob is pushed in slightly. DO NOT FORCE.
5.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety informa- tion above. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
6.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn counter-
clockwise 
to “Pilot”.
8.Turn knob on gas control
counterclockwise 
to “ON”.
9.Replace the control access door.
10.Set the thermostat to the desired setting.
Pilot
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2.Turn off all electric power to the heater if service is to be performed.
3.Remove control access door.
4.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise 
to "OFF". Do not force.
5.Replace control access door.
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