Vfh-33T Lighting Instructions - Empire Comfort Systems VFH-33M-1 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 neigh-
bor'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 appli-
cable).
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 - the pilot is located in front of the rear log.
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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VFH-33T 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 techni-
cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
7. Turn manual gas control knob counterclockwise
to "PILOT."
8. Push in manual gas control knob all the way and
hold in. Repeatedly 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 2 through 6.
• 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 to "OFF" and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
9. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
"HIGH".
10. Turn on all electric power to appliance (if applicable).
11. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to desired setting
from "HIGH" to "LOW".
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-
wise to "OFF". Do not force.
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