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GAS SHUT OFF KNOB
PILOT BUTTON
PILOT
OFF
ON
If the heater is to be shut down for cleaning, maintenance or
repair, follow steps 1 - 4. Otherwise, simply turn thermostat
to “off” or “no heat” for standard shut down.
1. Close all manual fuel supply valves.
2. With the heater lit, allow heater to burn off excess fuel
in gas supply hose.
3. Turn thermostat to “off” or “no heat” position.
4. Disconnect the heater from the electrical supply.
Shut-Down Instructions
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Start-Up Instructions
Follow steps 1 - 5 on initial start-up after heater installation
by a qualified gas heater service person. For normal start-
up, simply turn thermostat above room temperature. The
heater will start.
1. Open all manual fuel supply valves and check for gas
leaks using approved leak detectors.
2. Fully depress the pilot button located on the gas
control valve while applying flame to the pilot light.
Keep the button depressed for about 30 seconds to
allow the thermocouple to warm up so the pilot stays
lit after your release the button.
ATTENTION
On new installations it may take a short period of time for the
gas to purge out any air in the pilot line before the pilot stays
lit.
3. Connect the electrical cord to an approved electrical
outlet.
4. Set the thermostat to a point above room
temperature. The heater will light. Turn the
thermostat to desired setting.
5. Do not exceed the input rating stamped on the
dataplate of the heater. Do not exceed the burner
manifold pressure stated on the dataplate. Do not
use an orifice size different than specified for the
specific input rating of this heater, fuel type
configuration and altitude.
FIG. 6