FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING! - IF YOU DON’T FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
A. This appliance DOES NOT have a standing pilot ignition system. It is equipped with a hot surface ignition device that automatically lights the burner. DO NOT attempt to light the burner by hand.
B. Before starting the appliance, smell all around the appliance area for gas odor. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gases are heavier than air and will collect on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•DO NOT try 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 and/or ‘911’.
C. Use only your hand to push in and turn the gas control knob. NEVER use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it. Call a qualified service technician. Using force or attempting to repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not operate this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.Turn off electrical power to appliance at switch on upper left side panel.
3.Remove front access panel by lifting on handle until bottom of panel is released, tilt bottom of panel away from unit and remove.
4.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner(s). DO NOT try to light the burner(s) by hand.
5. Turn the gas control | knob clockwise to the ‘OFF’ position. (Fig. 7) |
6.Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas, stop and follow the instructions under “WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS” (ABOVE). If you do not smell gas, proceed to the next step.
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise | to the ‘ON’ position. |
8.Turn on electrical power to the appliance. Be careful not to contact any live electrical connections when access panel is open.
9.If appliance does not ignite, there may be air in the gas supply system. Repeat the cycle several times to remove air.
10.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions under “TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE” (following) and call your service technician or gas supplier.
11.Replace front access panel.
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