Empire Products FAW-55IP - Manual (Page 10)

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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
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 all around the appli-
ance 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 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.
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.
1. STOP! Read the safety information
above.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try
to light the pilot by hand.
5. Remove control access panel (lower front panel).
6. Turn gas control knob clockwise
to
“OFF.”
7. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell
gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above.
If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to “ON”.
9. Replace control access panel (lower front
panel).
10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
11. Set thermostat to desired setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
“TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE” and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance
if service is to be performed .
3. Remove control access panel (lower front
panel).
4. Turn gas control knob clockwise
to “OFF.” Do not force.
5. Replace control access panel (lower front
panel).
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS