Desert Aire Aura QS Installation And Operation Manual page 5

For Units w/Gas Heat:
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device that automatically
lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING 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.
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
• 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 push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service 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 and to replace any part of the control system and any gas
control that has been under water.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the burner.
Do not try to light the burner by hand.
5. Turn gas control knob clockwise
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above on this label. If you don't
smell gas, go to next step.
7. Turn gas control knob
8. Turn on all electric power to unit.
9. Set thermostat to desired setting.
10. If appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call
your service technician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Turn gas control knob clockwise
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.
your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
counterclockwise to "ON" position.
to "OFF" position.
to "OFF" position.
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