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TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
INSPECTING
BURNER
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 22 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 23 shows an incorrect pilot
flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will
cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut
down.
OPERATING
HEATER
Models VN1800C
and VN3000C
Continued
Shutting Off Heater
1. Turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
to the OFF position.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)
1. Turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
to the PILOT position.
MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, pages 21 and 22.
2. With control knob pressed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot
lights.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
GRH/OV 009GOOD PILOT
Figure 22 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
GRH/OV 010BAD PILOT
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Figure 23 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 23
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20 [models VN1800IT
and VN2550IT] or page 24 [models VN1800C and VN3000C])
• see Troubleshooting, pages 24 through 29