AHE Series 4 Direct Vent
Operating instructions — Robertshaw 7200 gas valve
Honeywell VR8205 and White-Rodgers 36E gas valves
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
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 is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
B.Before OPERATING, 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. See below.
C.Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. 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.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electric 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Stop! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3.Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.
4.Remove control access panel.
5.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
6.Turn gas control knob clockwise 
to OFF.
7.Wait five (5) 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 don't smell gas, go to the next step.
8.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 
to ON.
9.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
10.Set thermostat to desired setting.
11.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "ToTurn Off Gas To Appliance" below and call your service technician or gas supplier.
12.Replace control access panel.
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Position indicator
(shown in "ON" position) | Gas control knob |
Honeywell
VR8205
Gas valve
Position indicator
(shown in "ON" position) | Gas control knob |
TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE
1.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3.Remove control access panel.
4.Turn gas control knob clockwise 
to OFF. Do not force.
5.Replace control access panel.
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