TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Set the thermostat to the OFF position.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3.Turn the gas control knob on the gas valve clockwise to the “OFF” position. Do not force.
5.After successful completion of test, turn the control knob on the gas valve clockwise to the “OFF” position. Do not force.
6.Carefully reconnect the thermocouple to the gas valve.
7.Follow the Lighting Instructions to relight the pilot and establish normal operation.
WARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas fail to shut off, turn off the external manual gas valve to the appliance.
SAFETY SHUTOFF TEST FOR
STANDING PILOT IGNITION SYSTEM
FIG. 36 Pilot with Thermocouple and Spark Ignition
1.With the main burners on and firing, unscrew the thermocouple connection from the gas valve (FIG 36) and remove from the fitting. See Figure 25 to locate the thermocouple outlet connection on the gas valve.
2.The main gas valve should extinguish the burners immediately after removal of the thermocouple.
3.If burners do not extinguish, immediately follow steps in “To Turn Off Gas To Appliance”.
4.Immediately call a qualified serviceman or installer to repair an ignition system that fails to operate properly and shut down the burners.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPARK
IGNITION PILOT MODELS (F9/M9)
MODELS 45,000 THRU 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 neighbor’s 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 boiler can be extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any appliance that has been under water must be replaced.
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