Detroit Radiant Products Company QTD Series - Manual (Page 34)

QTD Series
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4.0 Operation • Operating Instructions • Start-up and Shutdown Procedures
4.0 Operation
WARNING
!
BEFORE OPERATING, 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 to the floor. Refer to the cover page “If you smell gas”
and on the safety label affixed to the heater.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately contact 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.
This appliance does not have a pilot ignition. It is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the burner.
Do not attempt to light the system by hand.
Start-up and Shutdown Procedure
Start-up Procedures :
STOP! Read the safety information above.
Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
Turn OFF all electrical power to the appliance.
Turn manual shutoff clockwise to “OFF”.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas STOP! Follow the safety information
found on the cover page under “If you smell gas” and on safety label affixed to the heater. If you do
not smell gas, proceed to step 6.
Turn manual shutoff knob counterclockwise to “ON”.
Turn ON all electrical power to the appliance.
Set thermostat to desired setting.
If the appliance will not operate, follow instructions below to turn OFF gas to the appliance and call
your service technician or gas supplier.
Shutdown Procedures :
Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
Turn OFF all electrical power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
Turn manual shutoff knob clockwise to “OFF”. Do not force.
WARNING
!
Use only your hand to turn the manual shutoff. Never use tools. If the
knob will not turn by hand, don’t try to repair it; call a qualified technician.
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
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