Safety Instructions, Lighting Instructions - American Standard VAPORSHIELD Residential 30 Operating, Installation And Service Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
A.
This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the
burner by hand.
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.
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 builiding.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
1.
STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.
Set the thermostat to lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING).
Turn the thermostat dial fully clockwise
3.
Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF", see Figure "A".
NOTE: Knob CANNOT be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless it is pushed down slightly. Do not force.
4.
Remove the outer burner door located below the gas control.
5.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas,
STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above on this
label. If you don´t smell gas, go to next step.
6.
This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor, which is
used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor on the gas control.
7.
Turn gas control knob counter clockwise
see Figure "B"
8.
The pilot can be located by looking through the glass view
port while pressing the piezo ignitor button. Look for a spark
at the pilot location.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set thermostat Dial to the lowest setting (PILOT LIGHTING).
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
untit it stops.
to "PILOT",
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannnot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C.
Use only your hand to slide the gas control switch. Never use tools. If the
switch cannot be moved by hand, do not try to repair it, call a 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 which has been under
water.
9.
Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob all the way
down. Immediately press the pilot ignitor button rapidly (4) to
(5) times. If the pilot will not light, repeat steps (3) through (9).
10.
Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about one
(I) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas control knob and
it will pop back up . Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat
steps (3) through (9). It may take several minutes for air to
clear the lines before the pilot will light.
If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately
call your service technician or gas supplier.
If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas
control knob clockwise to "OFF" and call your service technician
or gas supplier, see Figure "A".
11.
Once the pilot flame is established replace the outer
burner door.
12.
At an arm's length away, turn gas control knob
counterclockwise to "ON", see Figure "C".
13.
To insure that the Burner is ignited look for an orange glow
from the burner thru the pilot viewing window.
14.
Set thermostat to desired setting.
DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Consult the
instruction manual before changing temperature.
2. Push gas control knob down slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF", see Figure "A". Do not force.

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