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 appli- ance 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 fire or explosion.
D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater. 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 underwater.
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1. | STOP! Read the safety information above. | GAS CONTROL KNOBS | |||
2. | Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. | SHOWN IN "ON" POSITION | |||
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3. | Turn off all electric power to the appliance. | Honeywell | |||
4. | This appliance is equipped with an ignition | ||||
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Do not try to light the pilot by hand. | IID |
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5.Remove heater door panel.
6.For Honeywell valve: Push in gas control
knob slightly and turn clockwise | to |
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"Off". Knob cannot be turned to "Off" unless it |
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is pushed in slightly. Do not force. |
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For Robertshaw valve: Push in and move |
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gas control lever |
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to "OFF" position. |
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7. Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. If you | ||||
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then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the |
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safety information previously stated. If you |
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don't smell gas, go to the next step. |
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8. Turn gas control knob | 10. Turn on all electrical power to appliance. | |||
to "On" (Honeywell). |
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Move gas control lever clockwise |
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to "ON" position (Robertshaw). |
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9. Replace heater door panel. |
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TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Set the thermostat at the lowest setting.
2.Turn off all the electric power to the appli- ance if service is to be performed.
3.Remove heater door panel.
4.For Honeywell valve: Push in gas control
knob slightly and turn clockwise to "Off".
For Robertshaw valve: Push in and move gas control lever
to "OFF" postion.
5. Replace heater door panel.
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