Hearth and Home Technologies FI42SL - Manual (Page 11)

11/12 33734 Rev K 11
F. Operating Instructions for the “S” Series
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
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 has a pilot which must be lit by
hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these
instructions exactly.
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.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING 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.
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
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service techni-
cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
Due to high surface termperatures, keep children, clothing and furniture away.
Keep burner and control compartment clean. See installation and operating instructions accompanying the appliance.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety instruction label. 5. Turn knob on control counterclockwise to "PILOT".
3. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell
gas, STOP! Follow "B" on the safety information
label. If you don't smell gas, go to next step.
4. Find pilot--follow metal tube from gas control. The
pilot is behind the burner pan.
6. Push in the knob all the way and hold in. Immediately
light the pilot with the use of a paper match and lighter
rod. Continue to hold the control knob in for about one
minute after the pilot is lit. Release button and it will pop
back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat
steps 3 through 7.
If button does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.
If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas
control knob to "OFF" and call your service technician
or gas supplier.
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "ON".
Knob can be turned to "ON" only if the control knob is
popped out.
TO TURN OFF GAS APPLIANCE
1. Turn gas control clockwise to "OFF. Do not force.
2. Turn gas control knob clockwise to "OFF".
PILOT
BURNER
THERMOCOUPLE
34008
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Lighting Instructions for the “S” Series