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5.2.1.3 Press slightly and turn the control knob counter clockwise to the PILOT position, depress the control knob and
ignite the pilot by passing a lighted taper through the hole in the pilot housing assembly (venting of air may take
place prior to flow of pilot gases). Once the pilot flame is established, hold knob depressed for approximately
60 seconds.
5.2.1.4 Release knob. If the pilot flame should become extinguished, turn the control knob to OFF position and repeat
steps 5.2.1.3 and 5.2.1.4.
NOTE: this will allow reset of INTERLOCK for correct ignition of the pilot.
5.2.1.5 Press and turn the control knob counter clockwise to the ON position.
5.2.1.6 Turn the appliance thermostat to the desired temperature setting, or operate the ON/OFF switch (if no
thermostat) to the ON position.
5.2.2 Shut Down
5.2.2.1 To shut down the appliance for short periods of time, turn the thermostat setting to the lowest temperature or
operate the ON/OFF switch (if no thermostat) to the OFF position.
5.2.2.2 To shut down the appliances for a period of time in excess of one week press and turn the knob clockwise to
the OFF position and turn off the gas supply at the gas isolation valve.
NOTE: concise operating instructions are contained on Instruction Label (4260461) that should be affixed
adjacent to a low level user control.
5.2.3 Checking Gas Pressure
5.2.3.1 To check the gas supply pressure.
5.2.3.1.1 Remove the sealing screw of the control valve test nipple marked 'IN' and connect a manometer to this
test nipple.
5.2.3.1.2 Ignite the appliance burner from the pilot burner flame by pressing and turning the control valve operating
knob counter clockwise to the ON position. Check that the manometer reading is as stated below, for the gas
type the appliance is adjusted for (see Data Label affixed to the appliance reflector, below the Control Valve).
Category 2H: gas type G20 (natural): supply pressure 20mbar (nom)
17mbar (min)
25mbar (max)
Category 3P: gas type G31 (propane): supply pressure 37mbar (nom)
25mbar (min)
45mbar (max)
5.2.3.1.3 Press and turn the Control Valve operating knob clockwise to the OFF position to extinguish the appliance
burner and remove the manometer tube from the Control Valve test nipple marked 'IN'. Replace the test nipple
sealing screw, ensuring it is tight.
5.2.3.2 To check the burner setting pressure.
5.2.3.2.1 Remove the sealing screw of the Control Valve test nipple marked 'OUT' and connect a manometer to this test
nipple.