Langley/Empire RH-25-6 - Manual (Page 9)

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1. STOP! Read the safety information to the left of this label.
2. Set thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. (If applicable)
4. Remove access panel (front panel).
5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to
“OFF”. Do not force.
6. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas,
including near floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the
safety information to the left of this label. If you do not smell gas,
go to the next step.
7. Remove the pilot access cover located on the combustion cham-
ber.
8. Find pilot - the pilot is attached to front of burner.
9. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “IGN”.
10. Depress and turn gas control knob counterclockwise to
“PILOT”. A spark is produced when gas control knob is turned
between “IGN” and “PILOT”. Repeatedly depress and turn gas
control knob between “IGN” and “PILOT” until pilot is ignited.
Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after
pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up. If it goes out,
repeat steps 5 through 10.
•
If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately
call your service technician or gas supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas
control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or gas
supplier.
11. Attention! Gas control has INTERLOCK latching device. When
the pilot is initially lit and the safety magnet is energized (pilot stays
on) the INTERLOCK latching device becomes operative. If the gas
control is turned to the “OFF” position or gas flow to the appliance
is shut off, the pilot cannot be relighted until the safety magnet is
de-energized (approximately 60 seconds). There will be an audible
“click” when the safety magnet in the gas control is de-energized.
Pilot can now be relit. Repeat steps 5 through 10.
12. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “ON”.
13. Turn on all electric power to the appliance. (If applicable)
14. Replace pilot access cover and access panel (front panel).
15. Set thermostat to desired setting.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
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 electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
• 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 de-
partment.
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,
don't try to repair it; call a qualified service technician. 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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. (If applicable)
If service is to be performed.
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
t o “OFF". Do not force.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.