IV Operating instructions, Starting boiler

LGB-4 & 5 • Control Supplement • UCS • Nat. Gas

IV Operating instructions

Starting boiler

A.This boiler is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand.

B.BEFORE OPERATING, smell all around the boiler 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 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.

C.Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not 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.

D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has been under water.

1.STOP! Read the safety information above.

2.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.

3.Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.

4.Remove Front Panel.

5.This appliance is also equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the second pilot. Do not try to light this pilot by hand.

6.Close the firing valve and turn the Gas Control knob clockwise to "OFF."

7.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.

8.Turn Gas Control knob counterclockwise to "ON,”then open the firing valve.

9.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.

10.Set thermostat to desired setting.

11.If the appliance will not operate, close the firing valve and turn off gas to the boiler by rotating the Gas Control knob clockwise to “OFF.” Turn off all electrical power. Call your service technician or gas supplier.

12.Replace Front Panel.

6	Part Number 550-141-918/0304

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