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CAUTION: Propane gas is heavier than air and will settle on the ground. Since propane can accumulate in confined areas, extra care should be exercised when lighting propane heaters.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND
AUTOMATICALLY LIGHTED PILOTS
(ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEMS)
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 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, do not try to repair it; call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in 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 re- place any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above.
2.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3.Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
5.Remove heater door panel.
6.Turn gas control knob clockwise to "Off".
7.Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety infor- mation previously stated. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
8.Turn gas control knob to "On".
9.Replace heater door panel.
10.Turn on all electrical power to appliance.
11.Set thermostat to desired setting.
12.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call your service technician or gas supplier.
Gas control knob shown in "ON" position.
GAS
INLET
HONEYWELL VR8300 GAS VALVE IID
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Set the thermostat at the lowest setting.
2.Turn off all the electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3.Remove heater door panel.
4.Turn gas control knob clockwise to "Off". Make sure knob rest against stop.
5.Replace heater door panel.
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