Martin MDV12N, Operation Manual, Page: 13 / 19

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
This appliance has a pilot which can be lit with the equipped piezo ignitor. 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 propane
gas is heavier than air and will settle at the lowest level.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not attempt 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.
• 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.
STOP ! Read the safety information above on this page.
Press the knob lightly and turn clockwise to the “OFF” position.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow
the safety information above on this page. If you donʼt smell gas, go to the
next step.
Find the pilot by looking through the viewing window on the front of the unit.
Press the knob down lightly and turn counterclockwise to the
” t o li P “ ” t o li P “
Position. Press down and hold.
Press the Piezo Ignition button to light the pilot. Repeat this operation with the
knob pressed down until the pilot is lit. When the pilot lights, continue pressing
for another 10 seconds. Release the knob. If the pilot goes out, repeat steps
1 through 6.
If the 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 F
F O F F O F
F O F F O
OFF and
call your service technician or gas supplier.
Press down and turning the control knob counterclockwise to the
desired temperature. The temperature can be regulated between HI and LO
capacity, according to the indicated scale marked on the knob.
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7.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
When the heater is first started after installation or if the heater has not been used for a long period of time, there is a
normal delay while air is being purged from the gas line until gas arrives to heater. In this case, maintain pressure on the
knob at the “Pilot” position for 30-40 seconds while pressing the piezo button every 4-5 seconds to avoid accumulation of
gas, or until the pilot lights.
When the heater is not to be in use for a long period of time or for servicing, turn the control knob clockwise to
the F F O F O position and close the main gas supply valve.
TURNING OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
Ignition button
OFF
HI Pilot
LO