Weil-McLain 3 Series manual Lighting instructions 36E gas valve

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GOLD GV Ser. 3 — User’s information manual

Lighting instructions — 36E gas valve

Before attempting to start the boiler, check the boiler pressure temperature gauge. If boiler and system are full of water and properly pressurized, the gauge should read at least 12 psig on most systems. Operating the boiler without proper water content will damage boiler and controls and could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A.This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.

B.Before OPERATING, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. See below.

C.Use only your hand to turn the Control knob on gas valve. 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.

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.

2.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.

3.Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.

4.Remove jacket top panel.

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

6.Turn Gas control knob 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 to ON.

9.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.

10.Set thermostat to desired setting.

11.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" below and call your service technician or gas supplier.

12.Replace jacket top panel.

White-Rodgers gas valve model 36E

Gas control knob

Position

85022indicator

TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE

1.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.

2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.

3.Remove jacket top panel.

4.Turn Gas control knob to OFF.

5.Replace jacket top panel.

Part number 550-141-812/0699

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