LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOILERS EQUIPPED WITH HONEYWELL
VR8204 AND VR8304 SERIES GAS VALVES (INTERMITTENT PILOT)
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 
WARNING: 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 is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
B.BEFORE LIGHTING 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.
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 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. 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3.Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
GAS CONTROL KNOB (SHOWN IN “ON” POSITION)
5.Remove front access panel.
6.Rotate 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 then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety inform- ation above on this label. If you don’t smell gas go to the next step.
8.Rotate the gas control knob counter clockwise
to “ON”.
GAS OUTLET
GAS INLET
9. | Replace front access panel. |
10. | Turn on all electric power to the appliance. |
11. Set thermostat to desired setting. | |
12. | If the appliance will not operate, follow the |
| instructions “To Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and |
| call your service technician or gas supplier. |
GAS VALVE - TOP VIEW
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise 
to “OFF”. Do not Force.
(Electronic Ignition)
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