(A)Vfd26F(M,P)2 Lighting Instructions - Empire Comfort Systems VFD26FM series Owner's Manual

(A)VFD26F(M,P)2 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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 thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if applica-
ble).
4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF". Do not force.
5. 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.
6. Find pilot - Follow metal tube from gas control. The pilot
is located next to the burner, near the right side.
1. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be
performed (if applicable).
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
PIEZO IGNITOR
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. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
"PILOT."
8. Push in gas control knob all the way and hold in. Repeat-
edly push the piezo ignitor button until pilot is lit (or use
a match to light pilot). 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 4 through 8.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas sup-
plier.
• 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.
9. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
(5).
10. Turn on all electric power to appliance (if applicable).
11. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to desired setting from
"HI" (5) to "LO" (1).
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF". Do not force.
to
to "HI"
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