User Guide
8
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
2 Operating instructions
User’s Information Manual
Lighting Instructions for Standing
Pilot Models (F1) Models 90,000
through 270,000 Btu/hr Input
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE
OPERATING
Lighting Instructions
1. STOP! Read the safety information first.
2. Remove the control panel door.
3. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting (OFF).
4. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.
5. Turn the gas control knob on the gas valve clockwise to
the “OFF” position.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be ig nit-
ed by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these
instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE OPERATING, smell around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle to the
floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a near by
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by
hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified ser vice
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a
fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance. The pos si ble damage to
a flooded appliance can be extensive and present
numerous safety hazards. Any appliance that has
been under water must be replaced.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas, then smell for
gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP!
Follow the steps in the“What To Do If You Smell Gas”
section in the safety information. If you do not smell gas
go on to the next step.
7. Remove the lower panel door to gain access to the pilot.
8. Find the pilot - Follow the metal tube from the gas valve
to the pilot. The pilot is located on the right side of the
burner approximately centered in the burner tray.
FLOW
SIDE
TOP
OUTLET
F-1 GAS VALVE
90,000 -270,000 BTU MODELS
Figure 2-1_Gas Valve 90,000 - 270,000 Btu/hr Models