Desa VP30BTA - Manual (Page 14)

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6. Turn control knob counterclockwise to
the PILOT position. Press in control knob for
five (5) seconds.
7. With control knob pressed in, push down and
release ignitor button. This will light pilot.
The pilot is attached to the front of burner.
Note: You may be running this heater for the
first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so,
you may need to press in control knob for 30
seconds or more. This will allow air to bleed
from the gas system. If needed, keep press-
ing ignitor button until pilot lights. If ignitor
does not light pilot, refer to Troubleshooting,
page 17 or contact a qualified service person
or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are
made, light pilot with match. To light pilot
with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure,
page 15.
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds
after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release
control knob.
• If control knob does not pop up when re-
leased, contact a qualified service person or
gas supplier for repairs.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 thru 7.
Thermostat models have a safety interlock
system. Wait one (1) minute before lighting
pilot again.
9. Turn control knob counterclockwise to
desired heating level. The main burner should
light.
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
Figure 19 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
OF F P ILO T
Ignitor Button Control Knob
Figure 20 - Pilot (actual pilot may vary)
Ignitor Electrode
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
oPeRATING HeATeR
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 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,
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. STOP! Read the safety information beginning
on page 13.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.
3. Turn off any electric power to the appliance
if service is to be performed.
4. Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.
5. Wait five 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 beginning on page 13. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.