Superior VFGL-18MSN-4 SERIES* Gas Heater User Manual


 
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — MANUAL CONTROL MODELS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stop! Read the safety information above.
2. Make sure manual shut-off valve is fully open.
3. Refer to
Figure 15
to locate gas control knob and piezo.
4. Depress control knob in and turn clockwise to the
“OFF” position (
Figure 16
).
5. Wait 5 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 do not smell gas, go to the
next step.
6. The pilot is located on the right side in front of the burner
(
Figure 17
).
7. Depress control knob in and turn counterclockwise
to the “IGN” position (
Figure 18
). Press the control knob all
the way in for 5 seconds.
Note: If you are running the heater for the first time it will be
necessary to press the control knob all the way in for 30
seconds to allow air to bleed out of the gas piping.
MANUAL MATCH LIGHTING PROCEDURE — EMERGENCY ONLY
1. If the pilot cannot be lit with the piezo igniter, the heater can be
manually lit with a match.
2. With the right hand, depress and turn the control knob
counterclockwise to the “IGN” position. Hold in the
knob.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Depress and turn control knob clockwise to the “OFF”
position (
Figure 18
).
3. Light the match and hold the flame to the end of the pilot and
ignite the pilot.
4. Continue to hold control knob for an additional 10 seconds to
insure pilot remains lit.
5. Release the control while turning control knob to desired
setting.
8. With the control knob pressed in, push in and release the
piezo igniter button to light the pilot.
9. Hold the control knob in for a further 10 seconds to prevent
the flame failure detector from shutting off the gas while the
probe is warming up.
10. Release the control knob while turning counterclockwise
to the preferred setting.
If the knob does not pop out when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.
If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, depress and
turn the gas control knob clockwise to “OFF”
and wait 30 seconds. Depress and turn knob counter-
clockwise to “IGN” and press igniter button
again. If your pilot does not relight depress and turn
control knob clockwise to “OFF” and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
11. Wait 30 seconds before readjusting the heater when the
control knob has been turned down to a lower setting.
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, do
not try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Forced or
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this heater 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.
A. This heater has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When
lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the heater 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.
WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY
RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.