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3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve for natural gas or
propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff
valve for propane/LP (see Figure 16 or 17).
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
15, page 15).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to gas control (see Figures 16 and
17). Apply noncorrosive leak detection
fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operation). Check all
other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas To
Appliance, page 18).
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting
the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around
the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
smell next to the floor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the floor.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Gas Meter
OPERATION
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do
• Immediately call your gas supplier
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Never use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn by
hand, don't try to repair it, call a quali-
fied service technician or gas supplier.
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 and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under
water.
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Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Gas Only)
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Control Valve
Location
Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints
(Natural Gas Only)
not use any phone in your building.
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
call the fire department.
Control Valve
Location
116412-01E
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