Product Manual

–11– Form #43219030
June 09
13) LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate unit if repairs are necessary. Do not operate unit showing
any signs of burner malfunction. Call a professional for assistance.
Failure to do so may results in death, serious injury or property damage.
FIRE HAZARD
STANDING PILOT IGNITION SYSTEM (Ignition Suffix “1”)
1) Turn the dial to “PILOT.” Press the dial in and light the pilot. Hold for 60 seconds and release.
2) Turn the dial counterclockwise
4 to “ON.” Use this position for thermostat control Set the thermostat for
desired room temperature.
3) If the heater does not light, shut off the gas completely for 5 minutes before attempting to relight.
4) To shut down the heater, turn the dial clockwise
3 to “PILOT.” Depress the dial slightly and turn to “OFF.”
NOTE: The lighting and shutdown instructions are also shown on the permanent nameplate attached to the
heater.
14) CLEANING AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Disconnect gas supply before servicing.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not blow out heating elements with high pressure air.
Failure to do so may result in property damage.
EQUIPMENT FAILURE HAZARD
This heater must be cleaned and serviced at least once before the start of each heating season or at any time the
infrared emitter shows signs of collecting any foreign material on its surface or in the ports, or when anything
obstructs the venturi or the screen. Maximum heating efficiency and clean combustion will be maintained by
keeping the emitter and burner clean. To clean the heater, follow these instructions:
1) Turn off all gas supply to the heater.
2) Clean the reflector.
3) Remove he main burner orifice and the pilot orifice (if so equipped) and clean them thoroughly.
4) Check the venturi opening to be sure it is clean. If there is any evidence of dirt accumulation in the venturi,
remove it before cleaning to avoid getting the dirt inside the heater.
5) Inspect the emitter surface to be sure it is clean. Ignite the heater and observe the color of the emitter face.
If there are pronounced dark areas on the face, it probably indicated an accumulation of dirt on the inside
surface and the following steps must be taken to clean that surface: