MODELS: VC201A-H, VC202A-H, VC351A-H, VC352A-H, VC501A-H, VC502A-H, VC701A-H, VC702A-H, VCR351A-H, VCR352A-H, VCR501A-H, VCR502A-H, VCR701A-H, VCR702A-H

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

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 has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions ex- actly.

B.BEFORE LIGHTING 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.

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 push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or 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.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the information on the safety label.

2.Turn temperature control knob to “OFF” or it’s lowest position.

3.Depress and turn gas control knob clockwise

to “OFF” position.

Pilot is located on end of combustion chamber above burner.

Gas Control Knob

NOTE: Knob can not be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.

4.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 information on the safety label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

5.Open casing door and pilot lighting hole cover.

6.Find pilot. (Follow metal pilot tube from gas control).

7.Locate red piezo ignitor button on top of heater.

8.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “PILOT”.

9.Push in gas control knob and hold in. Immediately begin a series of pushing and releasing the red piezo ignitor button, while observing the pilot. Continue to spark until pilot is lit. Continue to hold the gas control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 thru 9.

If 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 technician or gas supplier.

10.Close pilot lighting hole cover and casing door.

11.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “ON”.

12.Turn temperature control knob to desired setting.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.Turn the temperature control knob to it’s lowest setting.

2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”. Do not force.

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Louisville Tin and Stove VC502A-H, VCR702A-H, VCR701A-H For Your Safety Read Before Lighting, What to do if YOU Smell GAS