Operating Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is
equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light
the burner by hand.
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
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.
STOP! Read the safety information above.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance using
the ON/OFF button on the control panel. Locate
the manual gas valve on the back side of the
heater.
3. Turn the manual valve clockwise
OFF position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then
smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell
gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information
above. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance using
the ON/OFF button on the control panel.
3. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the
unit. Turn the manual valve clockwise
full OFF position.
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If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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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, do not try to repair it, call a
qualified service technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in a 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 of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
5. Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise
to the full ON position.
6. Turn on all electric power to the appliance using
the ON/OFF button.
7. Set the thermostat to desired setting.
8. Burner is lit when indicator lamp "ON turns red.
9. "ON" indicator and fault code 11, flash when burner
fails to ignite.
10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and
call your service technician or gas supplier. See
manual for additional information.
NOTE: The fan will continue to operate until the
appliance is cool. Do not turn the appliance off
by unplugging it from the wall. Keep burner
and control compartment clean.
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