9
Turning Heater Off
Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF" position. Do not force.
Turning Burner Only Off (Pilot stays lit).
Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the
manual shut-off valve.
NOTE:
The thermostat sensing bulb measures the temperature
of air near the heater cabinet. This may not always agree with
room temperature (depending on housing construction, installa-
tion location, room size, ect.). Frequent use of your heater will let
you determine your own comfort levels.
MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTION
1. Use a long match or a BBQ lighter. If not available, remove
guard assembly by flexing it.
2. Follow steps 1 through 4 as stated under Lighting
Instructions.
3. Press and turn control knob counterclockwise to the
PILOT/IGN position
4. With control knob pressed in, strike match, hold match to pilot
until pilot lights.
5. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting
pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.
6. Replace guard assembly if it was removed in step 1.
PILOT AND BURNING INSPECTION
Each time you light your heater check that the pilot flame and
burner flame patterns are as shown in Figures 9, 10 and 11. If
flame patterns are incorrect, turn the heater off. Contact your
dealer or qualified gas technician for assistance. Do not operate
the heater until the pilot flame is correct.
WARNING:
If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could produce
increased levels of carbon monoxide. If burning flame pattern
shows yellow tipping, follow instruction in the Troubleshooting
section on page 10.
NOTE:
Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt or
other particles may enter the heater and cause transient patches of
orange flame.
Fig. 9
Proper pilot flame
Fig. 10
Correct burner flame pattern for the RMC-LC blue flame burner.
Fig. 11
Correct burner flame pattern for the RMC-LC plaque heater.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Turning Heater Off
Turn control knob clockwise
to “OFF” position.
Turning Burner Only Off (Pilot stays lit).
Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the
manual shut-off valve.
NOTE:
The thermostat sensing bulb measures the temperature
of air near the heater cabinet. This may not always agree with
room temperature (depending on housing construction, installa-
tion location, room size, ect.). Frequent use of your heater will let
you determine your own comfort levels.
THERMOSTAT GAS CONTROL
MANUAL GAS CONTROL
