Fire Sense 61445 Manual page 11

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
lIGHTING:
NOTE: For initial start or after detaching and re-
attaching natural gas source, hold the control
knob in for 2 minutes to purge air from all gas
lines before proceeding.
NOTE: This heater has an Electronic Ignition and
will require installation of 1 –AAA battery. The
battery should be installed by unscrewing the
RED IGNITER BUTTON.
1. Turn the control knob to the "OFF" position.
2. Fully open the gas source valve.
3. Turn the control knob halfway between the
small flame and large flame symbols.
4. Depress and turn the control knob and
simultaneously push the RED igniter button to
ignite the main burner. Repeat until the
burner ignites. Keep the control knob fully
depressed for 30 seconds after the burner
ignites, then release.
5. To increase the flame, turn the control knob
clockwise towards the large flame symbol, or
decrease the flame by rotating the control
knob counter-clockwise towards the small
flame symbol.
6. To turn the appliance OFF, depress the control
knob and turn clockwise to the OFF position.
7. Wait at least 5 minutes before attempting to
re-light the heater.
8. Turn the natural gas source valve to OFF or
closed.
If you experience any ignition problems, please consult the "Troubleshooting"
section of this manual.
Caution: Avoid inhaling fumes emitted during the heater's first use. Smoke and
odor from the burning of oils used in the manufacturing will appear. Both smoke
and odor will dissipate after approximately 30 minutes. The heater should NOT
produce thick black smoke.
SHUT DOWN:
NOTE: For your safety, the control knob cannot be turned OFF without first
depressing the control knob and then rotating to OFF.
1. Turn control knob clockwise to OFF while depressing the knob.
(Normally, burner will make a slight popping noise when extinguished).
2. Turn natural gas supply valve to OFF and disconnect regulator when heater is
not in use.
NOTE: After use, some discoloration of the emitter screen is normal.
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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Be careful when attempting to manually
ignite this heater. Holding in the control
knob for more than 10 seconds before
igniting the gas will cause a ball of flame
upon ignition.
WHEN HEATER IS ON:
Emitter screen will become bright
red due to intense heat. The color is
more visible at night. Burner will
display tongues of blue and yellow
flames. These flames should not
produce thick black smoke,
indicating an obstruction of airflow
through the burners. The flame
should be blue with straight yellow
tops. If excessive flame is detected,
turn off heater and consult the
"Troubleshooting" section of this
manual.
RE-lIGHTING:
1. Depress and turn control knob to
OFF.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes to allow
gas to dissipate before re-
lighting.
3. Repeat the "Lighting" steps listed
above.
AFTER OPERATION:
1. Gas control knob is in OFF
position.
2. Gas supply valve is OFF.
3. Disconnect gas line.
4. Heater is stored upright in a
secure location.
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