Empire Comfort Systems VFSE-18-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual - page 32
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1. STOP! Read the safety information on this page.
2. Push in gas control knob slight-
ly and turn clockwise
to "OFF." Do not force.
3. Turn gas flow adjustment
knob clockwise
either manually or with remote
control to "OFF."
4. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear
out any gas. Then smell for
gas, including near floor. If you
smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in
the safety information above. If
you do not smell gas, go to the
next step.
5. Find pilot - follow metal tube
from gas control. The pilot is
behind the second log on the
right side.
6. Turn gas control knob coun-
terclockwise
to "PI-
LOT."
7. Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Immediately
light the pilot with the piezo pilot ignitor or use a match. Con-
tinue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after
the pilot is lit. Release knob, and it will pop back up. Pilot
should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 5 through 8.
If knob does not pop up when released, stop and im-
mediately call a qualified service technician or gas sup-
plier.
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.
8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to on.
9. Turn on all electric power to the appliance (if applicable).
10. Set thermostat to desired setting.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by
hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
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 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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn gas flow adjustment knob clockwise
either
manually or with remote control to “OFF”.
2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to “OFF”. Do not force.
GAS CONTROL KNOB
SHOWN IN "PILOT!
POSITION.
PIEZO
IGNITOR
VFSV-(16,18,24,30) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.