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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE 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.
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 electric 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.
• 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.
E.
During extreme weather conditions, make sure that the vent outlet is free of ice and snow before
attempting to light.
1.
STOP! Read the safety information above on this page
Thermostat knob
2.
Set the thermostat to its lowest setting.
3.
Turn the gas control knob clockwise
Note; Knob cannot be turned to "Off" unless it is pushed in partially. Do not force.
4.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell any gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety
information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to next step.
5.
Find the pilot. It is at the right side of the firebox.
6.
Push in and turn the gas control knob counter- clockwise
at this position for a few seconds to allow gas to flow.
7.
Keep knob pushed in and turn to "Ign" to light pilot. While turning to this position ignition sparks
will be activated twice. Hold knob in for a further 5 seconds then release. The knob should pop back
up. The pilot should remain lit. If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7. If pilot does not light at all
during a few attempts, try lighting with a long match as described below.
• If pilot lights but will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to "Off" and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
8.
When pilot is lit, partially depress the gas control knob and turn counterclockwise
• Do not leave knob set between "Ign" and "On".
9.
Set thermostat to desired setting.
10.
Close control access door.
Match lighting: After removing the window unit, apply a long match to the pilot while the gas
control knob is pushed in at the "Ign" position - See previous page for full details.
• Always replace the window unit after match lighting the pilot.
•
The gas control knob should always pop up when released. If it does not, stop and immediately call
your service technician or gas supplier
1.
Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2.
Push in the gas control knob and turn clockwise
3.
Close control access door.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Gas control knob
to "Off".
.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
.
until resistance is felt. Keep pushed in
to "Off". Do not force.
20
to "On".
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