Solas FIN-36N, Installation & Operation Manual

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LIGHTING AND OPERATION
LIGHTING THE FIRE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light
the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING THE BURNER SYSTEM, smell 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
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Do not try to light the appliance.
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Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to operate the gas controls. Never use tools. If a 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.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service techni-
cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system which has been under water.
LIGHTING FOR THE FIRST TIME
INITIAL LIGHTING
Purge air from the supply line as follows:
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Open Main shutoff valve.
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Unscrew main Inlet Pressure test point.
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Leave Inlet test screw open until gas comes in.
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When gas is flowing, tighten inlet screw.
LEAK TESTING
APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHODS
You may check for gas leaks with the following methods only:
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Soap and water solution
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An approved leak testing spray
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Electronic sniffer
Check for gas leaks in each of the following locations:
1. The pipe from the gas supply line connection to the gas valve.
2. The burner connections and the pilot.
3. All Joints on valve and control body.
4. All field made joints / gas shutoff valve.
5. All factory made joints, each joint and connection.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Do not operate with the glass front removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of the
glass should be done by a licensed qualified service person.
DANGER: Never use an open flame
to check for gas leaks
WARNING: If using soap and water
solution to test for leaks, DO NOT
spray solution onto electronic parts.