Operating Instructions
Ed. 06/2006
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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating the furnace, read carefully all warnings and safety information on pages 4 and 5 of this
manual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS 5001 and 8001
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
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 neighbour’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 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.
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by turning it counterclockwise
completely. Do not force.
3. Turn off all electric power to appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device with automatically lights the
burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
5. Turn off gas supply to the unit by turning off the gas tap.
6. Wait (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then 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. Turn on gas supply to the unit.
8. Turn on electric power to the appliance.
9. Set the thermostat to the highest setting by turning it clockwise
completely. Do not force.
G
R
RED
LAMP
GREEN
LAMP
RESET BUTTON
THERMOSTAT
!
10. The red lamp will be alight for 40 seconds, then the flame will light up. The red lamp will then shut off and
the green one will be alight.
11. Set thermostat to desired setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas Of Appliance” and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
13. This appliance has an automatic flame control system. When the flame is alight, the green lamp is alight too.
In case of flame fault, the red lamp will light up and the green one will turn off. If this occurs, press the reset
button.
The appliance will perform a new lighting attempt after about 40 seconds. During these 40 seconds the red
lamp will be alight. If this new attempt is unsuccessful, turn off electric power to the appliance and call your
Service Agency.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by turning it counterclockwise completely. Do not force.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Turn the gas tap installed on the gas supply to the CLOSED position.
WARNING:
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
