Initiating the Appliance
For your safety, read before operating.
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 does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an electronic ignition device, which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
b)Before operating, check for gas accumulation in the area around the appliance. Pay special attention near the floor, because gas is often heavier than air, and it may accumulate near the floor.
c)Do not attempt to open the manual gas shutoff valve with anything but by hand. Never use tools. If the valve will not open by hand, do not try to repair it. Instead, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a gas leak, 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 replace any part that may have been damaged by being under water.
WARNING: IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not use 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.
Initial Operation
1.STOP! Do not operate without reading the safety information first!
2.Switch off the electrical power supply to the heater.
3.Do not attempt to light the burner manually.
4.Turn the manual gas control valve located on the outside of the unit counterclockwise to the OFF position.
5.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “b” in the “Initiating the Appliance” section above. If you do not detect gas, proceed to the next step.
6.Turn the manual gas control valve located on the outside of the unit clockwise to the ON position.
7.Turn on the electrical power to the appliance.
8.Turn on any tap, and the
9.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions in the “Turning Off the Gas Supply to the Appliance” section following, and call a service technician or gas supplier.
TURNING OFF THE GAS SUPPLY TO THE APPLIANCE
Close the manual valve on the gas inlet line. Turn off the power supply.
Manifold pressure tap.
