Vermont Castings Radiance
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
A.This appliance has a pilot. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
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.
• Shut off the gas supply.
• Do not try to light any gas 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 turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not 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.
D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service techni- cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this panel.
2.If applicable, turn thermostat to lowest setting or set burner switch to "OFF" position.
3.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise 
to "OFF."
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
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4.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety informa- tion above on this panel. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
5.Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise 
to "PILOT." Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Immediately light the pilot by pushing the square ignitor button. Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will return back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 3 through 5.
6.• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas sup- plier.
•If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob clockwise
to "OFF" and call your service technician or gas supplier.
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 
to "ON."
8. Set the burner control switch to "ON" or set to "T'STAT" and adjust wall thermostat.
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PILOT LIGHT
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Set the burner control switch to "OFF" if service is to be performed.
2.Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise 
to "OFF." NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
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