Operating Heater

Continued

10.Wait one minute and put switch in ON posi- tion to light burners. Note: AUTO is only functional when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 optional accessories. If hand-held remote control is installed but not being used, slide remote selector switch to ON (It must be in this position for burners to light. Switch will be in REMOTE position if using hand-held remote).

11.Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO.

CAUTION: Do not try to ad- just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.

WARNING: Make sure the remote selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on auto- matically with selector switch in the ON position.

Pilot

Ignitor

Burner

Electrode

 

Figure 30 - Pilot (Propane/LP)

Pilot Burner

Ignitor

 

Electrode

Figure 31 - Pilot (Natural)

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Heater

1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

2a. Set switch in the OFF position.

2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery.

Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following:

1.Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position.

2.Use remote control manual OFF button.

3.Set switch in the OFF position.

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions, page 20.

2.Depress control knob and light pilot with match.

3.Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow steps 9 through 11, Lighting Instructions, page 20.

Optional Hand-Held

REMOTE OPERATION

Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (see Accessories, page 33). Follow instructions included with the remote control.

NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 20.

After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob to ON position. Ad- just flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the RE- MOTE position (see Figure 32, page 22). Note: The burner may light if hand-held remote was on when selector switch was last turned off. You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand-held remote control unit.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit. This will drain the battery.

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