SECTION 5: USING THE HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING 5.4 Operating Instructions.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1.Open windows.
2.DO NOT try to light any appliance.
3.DO NOT use electrical switches.
4.DO NOT use any telephone in your building.
5.Leave the building.
6.Immediately call your local gas supplier after leaving the building. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
7.If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Some objects will catch fire or explode when placed close to heater.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, injury or property damage.
1.This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automat- ically lights the burner. DO NOT try to light the burner by hand.
2.BEFORE OPRERATING 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.
3.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 explo- sion.
4.DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and any gas con- trol which has been under water.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug heater into grounded three- prong ceiling receptacle.
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
Do not use with an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical power before service or maintenance.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.
STOP! Read the safety information above.
1.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2.Turn off all electric power to the heater.
3.Do not try to light the burner by hand.
4.Turn off the manual gas valve in the heater
supply line.
5.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! If you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
6.Open the manual gas valve in the heater supply
line.
7.Turn on electric power to the heater.
8.Set the thermostat to the desired setting.
9.If the heater will not operate, See Section 5.5 and call your service technician or gas supplier.
5.5To Turn Off Gas To Heater
1.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
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