Operating Instructions - Rheem RRPL-B Installation Instructions Manual

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C. OPER TING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is equipped with a direct spark intermittent ignition device. This device
lights the main burners each time the room thermostat (closes) calls for heat. See operat-
ing instructions on the back of the furnace/controls access panel.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY LIGHT THIS FURNACE WITH A MATCH OR
ANY OPEN FLAME. ATTEMPTING TO DO SO CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR
FIRE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
TO START THE FURNACE
1. STOP! Read the safety information on the Operating Instructions Label located on this
appliance.
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IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
2. Set the thermostat to its lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which auto-
matically lights the burner. Do NOT try to light the burner by hand.
5. Remove control door/access panel.
6. Move switch to the "OFF" position.
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.
If you smell gas, STOP!
• 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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
• instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
8. Move the switch from "OFF" position to "ON" position.
9. Replace the control door.
10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
11. Set the thermostat to the desired setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions below on how to shut down the
furnace.
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THE SPARK IGNITOR AND IGNITION LEAD FROM THE IGNITION CONTROL
ARE HIGH VOLTAGE. KEEP HANDS OR TOOLS AWAY TO PREVENT ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK. SHUT OFF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING ANY
OF THE CONTROLS. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS WARNING CAN RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The initial start-up on a new installation may require the control system to be energized for
some time until any air has bled through the system and fuel gas is available at the burn-
ers.
TO SHUT DOWN FURNACE
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Remove control door.
4. Move switch to the "OFF" position.
5. Replace control door.