OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COPY OF THE LIGHTING PLATE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 
This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes, if any; if none, follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes, CSA B149.1. (Australia:
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this appliance. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier.
A)This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand, following the instructions below exactly.
B)BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the fl oor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the fl oor.
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 neighbors phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
-If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re 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 qualifi ed service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fi re or explosion.
D)Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
E)This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
CAUTION: Hot while in operation. Do not touch. Severe Burns may result. Due to high surface temperatures keep children, clothing and furniture, gasoline and other liquids having fammable vapors away. Keep burner and control compartment clean. See installation and operating instructions accompanying appliance.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
FOR UNITS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC SPARK:
1) Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise | to | |
“OFF”. Knob cannot | be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless | |
knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force. |
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VEILLEUSE |
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THERMOPILE | Gas Inlet |
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2)Wait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas STOP! follow “B” in the safety information above on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
3)Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise 
to “PILOT”.
4)Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Immediately push black button on spark igniter until pilot lights. Continue to hold the control knob in for about 1/2 minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 3) and 4).
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.
5)Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 
to “ON”.
6)Use rocker switch to operate main burner.
FOR ALL PROPANE UNITS AND
UNITS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC SPARK BOXES:
1)Push in gas control knob slightly and turn to “PILOT” position.
2)Push in control knob all the way and hold in until the pilot lights up. Continue to hold the control knob in for about 20 seconds after the pilot is lit. Release knob.
3)Push in gas control knob slightly and turn to "ON" position.
4)Turn ON the fl ame switch.
Gas Inlet 
TO TURN OFF GAS APPLIANCE
1)Turn off the flame switch.
2)Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise 
to “OFF”. Do not force.
3)Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
You may shut off the pilot during prolonged non use periods to conserve fuel.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS INSTRUCTION PLATE |
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