8.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
9.Set thermostat to desired setting. The appliance will operate. The igniter will glow after the pre- purge time delay (15 seconds). After igniter reaches temperature (45 seconds) the main valve will open. System will try for ignition three (3) times. If ignition is not sensed, lockout will com- mence.
10.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instruc- tion "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance", and call your service technician or gas supplier.
11.Replace access panel.
To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
1.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if serv- ice is to be performed.
3.Remove upper front panel.
4.Turn off main manual gas valve.
5.Replace access panel.
If heater fails to start, check for:
•Loose connections, blown fuse or service switch off?
•High temperature limit switch set below heater water temperature?
•Thermostat set below room temperature?
•Gas not turned on at meter or heater?
•Incoming gas pressure less than 6 in. WC for nat- ural gas, 11 in. WC for LP gas.
MAINTENANCE
Suggested Minimum
Maintenance Schedule:
Regular service by a qualified service agency and maintenance must be performed to ensure maximum heater operating efficiency. Maintenance as outlined below may be performed by the owner.
Yearly (Beginning of each heating season):
1.Annual service call by qualified service agency.
2.Visually check top of vent for soot. Call service person to clean. Some sediment at bottom of vent is normal.
3.Visually inspect venting system for proper func- tion, deterioration or leakage.
4.Check that heater area is free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
5.Check for and remove any obstruction to the flow of combustion or ventilation air to heater.
6.Follow
7.Visually inspect burner flame. Should see light blue flame. Visually inspect hot surface igniter for damage, cracking or debris
8.Check operation of safety devices. Refer to manu- facturer’s instructions.
9.Follow
10.To avoid potential of severe burn, DO NOT REST HANDS ON OR GRASP PIPES. Use a light touch - return piping will heat up quickly.
11.Check blower and blower motor. Clean and oil as necessary.
12.Check for piping leaks around circulators, relief valves and other fittings. Repair, if found. DO NOT use petroleum based stop leak.
Daily:
1.Check that heater area is free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
2.Check for and remove any obstruction to the flow of combustion or ventilation air to heater.
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