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IV appliances
cannot be located
above public
walkways or other
areas where
condensate or
vapor can cause a
nuisance or hazard
Clearance under veranda, porch, deck,or
balcony
3.7 START UP AND TESTING
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.
• Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
This appliance does not have a pilot. A built-in ignition device will automatically light the
burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
• 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 qualied service technician. Force
or attempted repair may result in a re or explosion.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied
service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control that has been under water.
INITIAL START UP
1. STOP! Read the safety information from the previous page.
2. Ensure unit is unplugged and all electric power to the appliance is off.
3. Locate the manual gas valve to the heater. Open the manual gas valve for 15-30 seconds.
4. Turn the manual valve clockwise to the full OFF position.
5. Carefully check for any sign or smell of gas. If gas is detected, wait ve (5) minutes for it to
clear. STOP and go no further until gas leak point is detected.
6. If no gas is detected, open the manual gas valve for ve (5) minutes and again check area
for any signs of gas. At any sign of gas, STOP and go no further. Follow the safety
precautions from the previous page.
7. If no gas is detected, proceed.
8. Open the water supply valve to the unit. Inspect for any leaks
9. Visually inspect air intake inlet and exhaust piping to ensure they are not obstructed.
10. Plug in the unit.
11. Press the “ON” button to turn on the unit.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed
exactly, a re or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.