Pennco 41K Series Rev. A - Manual (Page 3)

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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1 - Honeywell VR8300 Series Gas Valve
(300/400 Bases)
Figure 2 - Robertshaw 7000 DERHC Series Gas Valve
(500 Base)
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
• This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights burner. Do NOT try to
light this burner by hand.
• Before operating smell all around appliance area
for gas. Be sure to smell next to floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle to the
floor.
• Use only your hand to turn the gas shutoff
valve. Never use tools. If valve will not turn
by hand, do not try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in fire or explosion.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect appliance and to
replace any part of control system and any gas
control which has been under water .
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Operating Instructions
Stop! Read Safety information above.
• Set thermostat to lowest setting.
• Turn "OFF" all electrical power to appliance.
• This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light
burner by hand!
• Remove front jacket panel.
• Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise to closed position.
Handle should be perpendicular to gas pipe. See Figures
2-1 and 2-2.
• Wait 5 minutes for any gas to clear. Smell for gas,
including near floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow
instructions on this page: “What To Do If You Smell
Gas.” If you do not smell gas, go to next step.
• Turn gas shutoff valve counter clockwise to the
open position. Handle should be parallel to gas pipe.
• Replace front jacket panel.
• Turn "ON" electrical power to appliance.
• Set thermostat to desired setting.
• If the appliance will not operate, follow instructions TO
TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
CAUTION
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
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
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2.2 To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
• Set thermostat to lowest setting.
• Turn "OFF" all electric power to appliance if service is
to be performed.
• Remove front jacket panel.
• Turn gas shutoff valve handle clockwise to closed
position. Handle should be perpendicular to gas pipe.
See Figures 2-1 and 2-2.
• Replace front jacket panel.