Echo DIRECT VENT GAS HEATER, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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ECHO DIRECT VENT GAS HEATER
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3. Controls are located at the bottom right side of the unit.
4. Turn the manual burner switch to the “OFF” position.
5. 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.
6. Wait five 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 on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
7. Find pilot – follow metal tube from the gas control. The pilot is located in the front right of the firebox.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
 to “PILOT” position.
9. Depress control knob and push in Piezo ignitor button. Once pilot ignites, continue to hold the control knob in for
about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes
out, repeat steps 4 through 7.
If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.
If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or gas supplier.
8. Turn gas control knob counter clockwise  to “ON”. Set thermostat to desired setting or turn stove switch to “ON” position.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE:
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
 to “OFF”. Do not force.
Note: The valve is equipped with a safety lock out, once in the off position you must wait until the thermopile has cooled down before
attempting to light pilot. (Approximately 3 minutes)
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit with a push-button piezo lighter. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
BEFORE LIGHTING, 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.
B. 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 suppliers instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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 explosion.
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.
FDM 1002
SIT VALVE DESCRIPTION
1. Control Knob
2. High Low Knob
3. Pilot Adjuster
4. Thermocouple Tap
5. Main Operator
6. Manifold Pressure Tap
7. Supply Pressure Tap
8. Pilot Tap
9. Manifold Tap
10. Flange securing Screws
11. Thermoelectric Unit
12. Additional Valve Mounting Hole