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Gas Heat Start-Up
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Can cause injury
or death. Do not use this unit if any part
has been under water. Immediately call
a qualified service technician to inspect
the unit and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
WARNING
Danger of explosion. Can cause injury
or product or property damage. If over
heating occurs or if gas supply fails to
shut off, shut off the manual gas valve
to the appliance before shutting off
electrical supply.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Can cause
injury or death. Before attempting to
perform any service or maintenance,
turn the electrical power to unit OFF at
disconnect switch(es). Unit may have
multiple power supplies.
WARNING
SMOKE POTENTIAL
The heat exchanger in this unit could be a source of
smoke on initial firing. Take precautions with re
spect to building occupants and property. Vent ini
tial supply air outside when possible.
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all 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.
Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob
or switch. Never use tools. If the switch will not move, or
the knob will not push in or turn by hand, do not try to
repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
WARNING
Danger of explosion. Can cause injury or
death. Do not attempt to light manually.
Unit has a direct spark ignition system.
This unit is equipped with an automatic spark ignition
system. There is no pilot. In case of a safety shutdown,
move thermostat switch to
OFF
and return the thermostat
switch to
HEAT
to reset ignition control.
A-Placing Unit In Operation
WARNING
Danger of explosion and fire. Can cause
injury or product or property damage.
You must follow these instructions
exactly.
Gas Valve Operation for Honeywell VR8215S or White
Rodgers 36J54 (figure 22 and 23)
1- Set outdoor thermostat setpoint above the outdoor
ambient temperature to disable heat pump operation.
2- Set thermostat to lowest setting.
3- Turn off all electrical power to appliance.
4- This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the burner. Do
not
try to
light the burner by hand.
5- Open or remove the control section access panel.
6- Move gas valve switch to
OFF
. See figure 22 or 23.
7- Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then
smell gas,
STOP!
Immediately call your
gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions. If you do not smell gas, go to
the next step.
8- Move gas valve switch to
ON
. See figure 22 or 23.
9- Close or replace the control section access panel.
10- Turn on all electrical power to appliance.
11- Set thermostat to desired setting.
NOTE - When unit is initially started, steps 1 through 9
may need to be repeated to purge air from gas line.
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
OUTLET
Gas valve switch shown in
ON
position.
INLET
PRESSURE
PORT
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
FIGURE 22
HONEYWELL VR8215S GAS VALVE
Single-Stage
