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Read and follow the operating instructions on the furnace, especially the item that reads as follows:
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 infor-
mation above on this furnace label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
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If a suspected malfunction occurs with your gas control system, such as the burners not lighting when they should, refer to the shutdown
procedures on the furnace or in the next section to turn off your system, then call your dealer as soon as possible.
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CHECK AIR FILTER:
Before attempting to start your furnace, be sure the furnace filter is clean and in
place. (See the maintenance section of this manual.) Then proceed as follows:
STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR FURNACE
1. Set your room thermostat to the lowest temperature setting. (See Fig. 5.)
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2. Close the external manual gas valve. (See Fig. 6.)
3. Turn off the electrical supply to the furnace. (See Fig. 7.)
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WARNING: If overheating occurs, or the gas valve fails to shut off the gas supply, turn off the manual gas valve
(see Fig. 6) to the furnace BEFORE turning off the electrical supply. Failure to follow this warning could result in a fire
or explosion, and personal injury or death.
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