Heatmaster/American Gas Log, LLC • 16-1012 • Rev D. 03/2018
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R. Lighting Instructions
• IPI Pilot Valve
(IPI)
FOR YOUR SAFETY READY 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 is equipped with an intermittent Pilot ignition (IPI) device which automatically lights the
burner. DO NOT try to light the burner by hand.
B. 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.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch: do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow gas supplier’s
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
WARNING
DO NOT CONNECT 110 VAC TO THE CONTROL VALVE.
-Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
-This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for
adequate combustion and ventilation.
-If not installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions, this product
could expose you to substances in fuel or fuel combustion which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
-Keep burner and control compartment clean.
CAUTION
Hot while in operation. Do not touch. Keep children, clothing, furniture, gasoline and other liquids having
flammable vapors away.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS IPI
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
2. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. DO NOT try
to light the burner by hand.
3. Wait (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 do not smell gas, go to the next step.
4. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
5. To light the burner, flip the ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position (the ON/OFF switch may include a
wall switch, if so equipped).
6. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” and call
your service technician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
2. Flip the ON/OFF switch to the “OFF” position.
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