Lochinvar 90, 500 service manual Operating Instructions, For Your Safety Read Before Operating

Installation & Service Manual

6Start-up(continued)

Lighting Instructions for Spark Ignition Pilot Models (F9/M9) Models 90,000 through 500,000 Btu/hr Input

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

￿ WARNING 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 around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle to the floor.

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 nearby phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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. The possible damage to a flooded appliance can be extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any appliance that has been under water must be replaced.

Operating Instructions

1.STOP! Read the safety information first.

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.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand.

6a. 90,000 - 135,000 and 399,999 - 500,000 Btu/hr models, rotate the gas control knob on the gas valve clockwise to the “OFF” position.

6b. 180,000 - 360,000 Btu/hr models, rotate the gas control knob on the gas valve clockwise to the line on the collar around the knob. Depress the knob and continue rotation to the “OFF” position.

7.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, this page. If you do not smell gas go on to the next step.

8a. 90,000 - 135,000 and 399,999 - 500,000 Btu/hr models, rotate the gas control knob on the gas valve counterclockwise to the “ON” position.

8b. 180,000 - 360,000 Btu/hr models, rotate the gas control knob on the gas valve counterclockwise to the line on the collar around the knob. Allow the knob to “pop” up, and continue rotation to the “ON” position.

9.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.

10.Set the thermostat to the desired setting.

11.Re-install the control panel door.

12.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and call your service technician or gas supplier.

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