Lighting Instructions; To Turn Off Gas - Empire Heating Systems GWT-25-2(SG Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
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.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical 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.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if appli-
cable).
4. Remove control access panel (control door).
5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF."
GAS CONTROL KNOB SHOWN IN "OFF" POSITION
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
6. Wait ten (10) 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. If you don't
smell gas, go to the next step.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power (if applicable) to appliance if
service is to be performed.
3. Remove control access panel (control door).
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

causing property damage personal injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
• 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 which has been under water.
7. Find pilot - follow metal tube from gas
control. The pilot is mounted on front
of main burner.
8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to "PILOT."
9. Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Immedi-
ately light the pilot with a match. Continue to hold the
control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot
is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should
remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 5 through 9.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call a qualified service technician or gas
supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn
the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
10. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
"ON."
11. Replace control access panel (control door).
12. Turn on all electric power to the appliance (if appli-
cable).
13. Set thermostat to desired setting.
4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF." Do not force.
5. Replace control access panel (control door).
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