Lochinvar 000 - 500 - Manual (Page 43)

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Installation & Service Manual
Lighting Instructions for Spark
Ignition Pilot Models (F9/M9) Models
90,000 through 500,000 Btu/hr Input
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE
OPERATING
ƽ 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 is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to
light the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING, smell around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the
floor because some gas is heavier than air and will
settle to 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 nearby
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob.
Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand,
don’t try to repair it, call a qualified ser
vice
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. The pos si ble
damage to a flooded appliance can be extensive
and present numerous safety hazards. Any
appliance that has been under water must be
replaced.
Operating Instructions
1. STOP! Read the safety information first.
2. Remove the control panel door.
3. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting (OFF).
4. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.
5. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot
by hand.
6a. 90,000 - 135,000 and 399,999 - 500,000 Btu/hr models, rotate
the gas control knob on the gas valve clockwise to the “OFF”
position.
6b. 180,000 - 360,000 Btu/hr models, rotate the gas control knob
on the gas valve clockwise to the line on the collar around the
knob. Depress the knob and continue rotation to the “OFF”
position.
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas, then smell for gas,
including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow the
steps in the “What To Do If You Smell Gas” section in the
safety information, this page. If you do not smell gas go on
to the next step.
8a. 90,000 - 135,000 and 399,999 - 500,000 Btu/hr models, rotate
the gas control knob on the gas valve counterclockwise to the
“ON” position.
8b. 180,000 - 360,000 Btu/hr models, rotate the gas control knob
on the gas valve counterclockwise to the line on the collar
around the knob. Al low the knob to “pop” up, and continue
rotation to the “ON” position.
9. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
10. Set the thermostat to the desired setting.
11. Re-install the control panel door.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To
Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and call your service technician
or gas supplier.