Operation 9
A LABEL ON THE BURNER SYSTEM MOD- ULE STATES THE FUEL FOR WHICH THE HEATER IS EQUIPPED. It is not marked at the factory since it can be converted.
DURING INSTALLATION THIS LABEL MUST BE MARKED FOR THE TYPE OF FUEL IT WILL USE. (PROPANE OR NATURAL GAS)
Detailed lighting instructions can be lo- cated above the safety label. See picture on page 16.
Operation
HOW TO LIGHT THE FIRE
1.STOP! Read the safety information on the front cover.
2.If using the optional thermostat, set thermostat to the lowest setting.
3.Turn off electric power to the appliance.
4.Turn the
5.Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn it clockwise to “OFF.” NOTE: THE KNOB CANNOT BE TURNED FROM “PILOT” TO “OFF” UNLESS IT IS PUSHED IN SLIGHTLY. DO NOT FORCE IT.
6.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow instructions on the front cover. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
7.Set the
8.Press in the gas control knob slightly and turn coun- terclockwise to “PILOT.”
9.Find the pilot by looking at the location shown in the picture on page 8.
10.Push the control knob fully down and hold. Im- mediately push the red piezo ignitor button to light the pilot. It is normal to have to push the red button several times before the pilot ignites. Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 5 through 9.
•If the knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your 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 tech- nician or gas supplier.
•Let the pilot burn for 5 to 10 minutes prior to turning on the main burner.
11.Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise to “ON.”
12.Place the
13.Turn on the electric power to the heater.
14.Set the optional thermostat to the desired room temperature.
