Form #43219030
Sept 2012
13) LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
STANDING PILOT IGNITION SYSTEM (Ignition Suffix “1”)
1)
Turn the dial to “PILOT.” Press the dial in and light the pilot. Hold for 60 seconds and release.
2)
Turn the dial counterclockwise
to “ON.” Use this position for thermostat control Set the thermostat
for desired room temperature.
3)
If the heater does not light, shut off the gas completely for 5 minutes before attempting to relight.
4)
To shut down the heater, turn the dial clockwise
to “PILOT.” Depress the dial slightly and turn to
“OFF.”
NOTE: The lighting and shutdown instructions are also shown on the permanent nameplate attached to the
heater.
14) CLEANING AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
This heater must be cleaned and serviced at least once before the start of each heating season or at any
time the infrared emitter shows signs of collecting any foreign material on its surface or in the ports, or when
anything obstructs the venturi or the screen. Maximum heating efficiency and clean combustion will be
maintained by keeping the emitter and burner clean. To clean the heater, follow these instructions:
1) Turn off all gas supply to the heater.
2) Clean the reflector.
3) Remove he main burner orifice and the pilot orifice (if so equipped) and clean them thoroughly.
4) Check the venturi opening to be sure it is clean. If there is any evidence of dirt accumulation in the
venturi, remove it before cleaning to avoid getting the dirt inside the heater.
5) Inspect the emitter surface to be sure it is clean. Ignite the heater and observe the color of the emitter
face. If there are pronounced dark areas on the face, it probably indicated an accumulation of dirt on the
inside surface and the following steps must be taken to clean that surface:
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DO NOT DIRECT AN AIR HOSE AT THE CERAMIC EMITTER SURFACE
AS IT MIGHT DAMAGE THE CERAMIC OR DISLODGE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE GASKET MATERIAL.
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