Vulcan-Hart GCT12 Water Heater User Manual


 
gases be ventilated to the outside of the building through a ventilation system installed by qualified
personnel.
From the termination of the flue to the filters of the hood venting system, a minimum clearance of 18"
(457 mm) must be maintained. Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods
may be obtained from the standard for "Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment," NFPA No. 96 (latest
edition), available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
OPERATION
The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning, or
servicing the appliance.
CONTROLS
Open Top Burner Valve — Allows gas to flow to the top burners. To open valve, turn knob
counterclockwise. To close valve, turn knob clockwise.
LIGHTING AND SHUTTING DOWN PILOTS
1. Remove front row of grates.
2. Turn the main gas supply valve to the ON position.
3. Light all standing pilots. Pilot access can be reached under the grate support beam running from
left to right.
4. Turn the burner valve ON to the desired heat.
5. If burners fail to light, turn off all valves, and then call an authorized installation or service person.
6. To shut down, turn the burner valve to the OFF position.
7. For complete shut down, turn all burner valves to the OFF position. Turn off main gas supply.
OPERATING SUGGESTIONS
Open-top burners are quickly lit and require no preheating time. Open top burners have a wide low to
high burner flame adjustment hot plate. This allows for better simmering performance at the lowest
possible stabilized setting. When simmering, turn the burner valve knob down until you reach the
optimum lowest burner flame setting to maintain the desired simmer point.
CLEANING
Shut off the gas before cleaning the appliance.
The appliance and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or
servicing the appliance.
Exterior surfaces may be cleaned using soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use Dawn
® dish detergent
to clean the exterior or interior components of the hot plate.
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