Empire Comfort Systems VFSUR30-2, VFSUR24-2, VFSUR18-2 VFSUR-18,24,30-2 Lighting Instructions

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VFSUR-(18,24,30)-2 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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 has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

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 electrical 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 tech- nician. 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.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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

2.Open bottom louver assembly (if applicable).

3. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to "OFF".

4. Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if applicable).

5. Push in gas control knob slightly

 

GAS CONTROL KNOB

and turn clockwise

to

SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION.

 

 

"OFF".

 

 

REMOTE

NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT"

OFF

to "OFF" unless knob is pushed in slightly.

ON

Do not force.

8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise

to "PILOT".

9. Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Repeatedly push

the Piezo Ignitor Button until the pilot is lit. Continue to hold

the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is

lit. Release knob, and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain

lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 5 through 9.

• If knob does not pop up when released, STOP and IM-

MEDIATELY call a qualified 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.

6.Wait ten (10) 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 do not smell gas, go to the next step.

PILOT

THERMOPILE

ELECTRODE

THERMOCOUPLE (LPG)

THERMOCOUPLE (NATURAL)

10.

Turn gas control knob counterclockwise

to "ON".

11. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to desired setting.

 

12.

Turn on all electric power to the appliance (if applicable).

13.

Close bottom louver assembly (if applicable).

 

7.Find pilot - Follow metal tube from

gas control. The pilot is located next to the burner, near the right side.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.Open bottom louver assembly (if applicable).

2.Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to OFF.

3.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed (if applicable).

4.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force.

5.Close bottom louver assembly (if applicable).

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