WARNING: When running heater, set control knob at “LO” or “HI” locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result if heater is operated with control knob positioned between locked positions.
IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turn- ing control knob. Control knob must be locked at the desired position.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
SHUTTING OFF HEATER:
1.Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF posi- tion.
2.Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if servicing is to be preformed.
3.Turn off equipment shutoff valve.
SHUTTING OFF BURNER ONLY (PILOT STAYS LIT)
1.Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT/IGN position.
OPERATING YOUR HEATER
THERMOSTAT MODELS
IR20NGT, IR30NGT, BF20NGT, BF30NGT, TSIR20NGT,
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A.This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by pushing the ignitor button. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appli- ance 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 you gas supplier from a neigh- bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc- tions.
•If you can not 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 knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to re-
place any part of the control system which has been underwater.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the all safety information included with and on the side of heater.
2.Make sure the equipment shutoff valve is fully open.
3.Push in gas control knob and slightly turn clock- wise to the OFF position (see figure 19).
4.Wait five (5) minutes. Then smell for gas includ- ing near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Fol- low “B” in the safety information above. If you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
5.Push in and turn control knob counterclockwise to PILOT. Press in control knob for five (5) sec- onds.
Note: The first time that the heater is operated after connecting the gas supply, the control knob should be depressed for about 30 seconds. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system. This may take longer in some installations
Ignitor Button
Control Knob
Figure 19.
6.With control knob pressed in, push down and release the ignition button. This will light pilot. If needed keep pressing igniter button until pilot lights.
7.Keep control knob pressed in for (30) seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.
Figure 20
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