PITCO VF SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANUAL
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L20-418 Rev 2 (5/16)
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the following instructions to light the appliance.
1. Verify that all clearances, gas connections, ventilation requirements and
gas pressures have been properly implemented, tested, adjusted and
checked for compliance in accordance with the instructions and
requirements in the INSTALLATION section of this document prior to
proceeding.
2. Open the gas supply valves to the appliance.
3. Turn the thermostat control knob counterclockwise to the OFF
position.
4. Turn the gas control valve knob to the PILOT position and push in on the knob.
Hold the knob in for approximately one minute to purge the air out of the line.
5. While keeping the knob on the gas control valve depressed, hold a flame to the
pilot until the pilot ignites.
6. Keep the knob on the gas control valve pressed for approximately 30 seconds
or until the pilot remains lit without the knob being pressed.
7. If the pilot goes out, wait 5 minutes and repeat step 4. If after three tries the
pilot will not remain lit, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this
manual.
8. Once a pilot flame has been established, turn the gas control valve knob
counterclockwise to the ON position.
9. Set the thermostat control knob to the desired temperature setting, the burners
will ignite and be controlled by the thermostat.
WARNING
During operation, there is an open flame inside this appliance. The unit may get hot enough to
set nearby materials on fire. Keep the area around the appliance free from combustibles.
WARNING
If pilot extinguishes, wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight the pilot to allow any built-up
gas to dissipate.
PILOT
WARNING
Do not store flammable materials in or near this appliance. Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity
of this appliance while it is in operation. Contact a qualified service person or the factory,
using the information on the back of this manual, if the appliance produces unusual odor,
yellow tipping flames or is not performing as per the original installation.
ON
Thermostat Control Knob
Gas Control Valve Knobs
