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TO SELECT
HEATING LEVEL
WARNING: When running
heater, set control knob at LOW,
MEDIUM or HIGH locked posi
-
tions. Never set control knob
between locked positions. Poor
combustion and higher levels of
carbon monoxide may result.
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
Slightly press in control knob and turn coun-
terclockwise
to the LOW, MED or HI
positions (see Figure 21).
IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure
while turning control knob. Control knob will
lock at the desired position.
OPERATING HEATER
Continued
LOW
HI
OFF
MED
Control VN18A VN30A
Knob VP16A VP26A
Figure 21 - Burner Patterns for Non-
Thermostat Models
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1. Turn control knob 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)
Turn control knob clockwise
to the
PILOT position.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 7, page 8).
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting
Instructions, page 14.
3. With control knob pressed in, strike match.
Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds
after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release
control knob. Now follow step 8, under
Lighting Instructions, page 14.
5. Replace front panel.
THERMOSTAT MODELS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ
BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, per
-
sonal injury or loss of life.
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 electric switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighborʼs phone. Follow the
gas supplierʼs 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, donʼt
try to repair it, call a qualified service tech
-
nician or gas supplier. 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.