User Guide

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2 Operating instructions
Safety Shutoff Test For Standing
Pilot Ignition System
PILOT WITH SPARK IGNITION
PILOT WITH THERMOCOUPLE
Figure 2-4_Pilot with Thermocouple and Spark Ignition
1. With the main burners on and firing, un screw the
thermocouple connection from the gas valve (FIG. 2-4)
and remove from the fitting.
2. The main gas valve should extinguish the burn ers
immediately after removal of the thermocouple.
3. If burners do not extinguish, immediately fol low steps in
“To Turn Off Gas To Appliance”.
4. Immediately call a qualified serviceman or in stall er to
repair an ignition system that fails to op er ate properly and
shut down the burners.
5. After successful completion of test, turn the control knob
on the gas valve clockwise to the “OFF” position. Do not
force.
6. Carefully reconnect the thermocouple to the gas valve.
7. Follow the Lighting Instructions to relight the pilot and
establish normal operation.
Lighting Instructions for Spark Ignition
Pilot Models (F9/M9) Models 90,000
through 500,000 Btu/hr Input
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE
OPERATING
 WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to
light the pilot by hand.
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 nearby
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to 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.