Safety Instructions - Columbia EMG-31 120 Instructions Manual

Safety Instructions -

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
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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 operating equipment smell around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the
floor because some gas (specifically L.P.) is heavier than air and will settle to the floor.
C) If you smell gas:
1) Do not try to light any appliance
2) Do not touch any electric switch
3) Do not use any phone in the building
4) Contact your gas supplier immediately using a neighbor's phone
5) Follow the gas supplier's instructions
D) 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 afire or explosion.
E) Do not use 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.
Operating Instructions –
1) Read all instructions prior to operating equipment.
2) Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3) Turnoff all electric power to the appliance.
4) This device is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the
burner by hand.
5) If the gas control knob is not in the "OFF" position, turn knob clockwise to the "OFF" position.
6) Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you
smell gas, stop immediately.
7) Turn gas control knob counter-clockwise to "ON".
8) Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
9) Set the thermostat to the desired setting.
10) If the appliance does not operate, follow the instructions.
Turning Gas Off To Appliance –
1) Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2) Turn off electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3) To turn off gas to the appliance, turn the gas control knob clockwise to "OFF".
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