OPERATING YOUR HEATER
Slightly press in control knob and
Manual Control Models
nLIGHTINGn
INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information on the side of
heater.
2.Check that gas supply to heater is on.
3.Push in gas control knob
slightly and turn clockwise 
to the OFF position.
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
4.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any air. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas,STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information on the side of the heater. If you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
5.Push in gas control slightly and turn counterclockwise
to “PILOT/IGN” and depress for five(5) seconds
NOTE: The first time that the heater is operated after connecting the gas supply , the control knob should be depressed for about thirty
(30)seconds. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.
6.With control knob pressed in, push down and release the ignitor button. This will light pilot. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.
7.Keep control knob depressed for ten (10) seconds after lighting pilot. If pilot goes out, repeat steps 5, 6 and 7.
8.To select the desired heating level, partially press down the control knob slightly and rotate
counterclockwise 
. Release the downward pressure on the knob while continuing to turn until the knob locks at the desired setting position. Do not operate between locked positions.
Figure 17 - Control Knob in The OFF Position
Figure 18 - Pilot
nTO SELECTn
HEATING LEVEL
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.
WARNING: When running heater,set control knob at LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH locked positions. Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result.
turn counterclockwise 
to the LOW,MEDIUM, or HIGH position (see Figure 19).
IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turning control knob. Control knob will lock at the desired position.
nTO TURN OFFn
GAS TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1.Turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
Shutting Off Burner Only ( pilot stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise 
to the PILOT/IGN position.
nMANUAL LIGHTINGn
PROCEDURE
1.Remove lower front panel (see Figure 7 page 7).
2.Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions.
3.With control knob pressed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.
4.Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions.
5.Replace lower front panel.
Figure 19 - Burner Patterns
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