Lochinvar 500 service manual Lighting Instructions, 1Gas Valve 90,000 270,000 Btu/hr Models

6Start-up(continued)

Lighting Instructions

1.STOP! Read the safety information (page 40).

2.Remove the control panel door.

3.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting (OFF).

4.Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.

5.Turn the gas control knob on the gas valve clockwise to the “OFF” position.

Figure 6-1_Gas Valve 90,000 - 270,000 Btu/hr Models

F-1 GAS VALVE

90,000 -270,000 BTU MODELS

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Installation & Service Manual

Figure 6-2_Pilot Location

Pilot Location

Main Burner

TOP OF FLAME SPREADER TO BE

FLUSH WITH TOP OF BURNER

9.Turn the control knob on the gas valve counterclock- wise to the “PILOT” position.

Figure 6-3_Lighting Wand

FLOW

SIDEOUTLET

6.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas, then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow the steps in the“What To Do If You Smell Gas” section in the safety information on page 40. If you do not smell gas go on to the next step.

7.Remove the lower panel door to gain access to the pilot.

8.Find the pilot - Follow the metal tube from the gas valve to the pilot. The pilot is located on the right side of the burner approximately centered in the burner tray.

NOTICE

USE A FIELD SUPPLIED LIGHTER OR THE FACTORY SUPPLIED LIGHTING WAND TO LIGHT THE STANDING PILOT

The information package shipped with the appliance contains a wire lighting wand. The loop end of the wand will hold a match. The wand extends your reach to the pilot and makes lighting the pilot easier (see FIG. 6-3).

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