OPERATion
Continued
10.To shut off burners only and leave pilot
lit, turn control knob clockwise 
to the PILOT position.
WARNING: Always operate manual control heaters at the locked positions. Operation between these positions may create a possible health hazard if used in a poorly ventilated room. Read owner’s manual for complete instructions.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.
Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode
Pilot Burner
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HIHI
MED MED
LOW LOW
OFF OFF
Figure 22 - Burner Patterns for Manual
Control Models
thermostat Models
Turn thermostat control knob counterclockwise to the desired heating level. The main burner should light. Set control knob to any heat level between 1 and 5 (see Figure 23).
Figure 21 - Pilot
To Select
heating level
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.
Manual Control Models
WARNING: When running heater, set control knob at LOW, MED or HI locked positions. Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result.
Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LOW, MED or HI positions (see Figure 22).
IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turning control knob. Control knob will lock at the desired position.
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ONON
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Figure 23 - Burner Patterns
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
1.Turn control knob clockwise 
to the OFF position.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3.Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 16, page 13).
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