101850
OWNER’S MANUAL
11
INSPECTING
BURNER
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pat-
tern. Figure 20 shows an incorrect pilot
flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is
not touching the thermocouple. This will
cause the thermocouple to cool. When the
thermocouple cools, the heater will shut
down.
OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
1.
Remove front panel (see Figure 10,
page 7).
2.
Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-
ing Instructions, page 10.
3.
With control knob pressed in, strike
match. Hold match to pilot until pilot
lights.
4.
Keep control knob pressed in for 10
seconds after pilot is lit. After 10 sec-
onds, release control knob.
5.
Replace front panel.
Thermocouple
Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
GRH/OV 008
BAD PILOT/LP
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 20
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas
to Appliance, page 10)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 12
through 14
GRH/OV 007
GOOD PILOT/LP
Pilot Burner
Pilot Burner
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame
pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrect burner
flame pattern.
Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
(Model VP10 Shown)
Figure 22 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
(Model VP10 Shown)
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 22
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas
to Appliance, page 10)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 12
through 14
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
ORIFICE
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized
air, or small, soft bristled brush to
clean.
CABINET
Air Passageways
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized
air to clean.
Exterior
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a
mild soap and water mixture. Wipe
the cabinet to remove dust.
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner, and circu-
lating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a quali-
fied service person. Heater may
need more frequent cleaning due
to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc.
