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START-UP PROCEDURES
Figure 7.7: Operating Instructions, White Rodgers Gas Valve
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is
to be performed.
3. If the gas valve is not visible, remove the control
access panel.
4. Slide the gas control switch to "OFF".
5. Replace control access panel, if applicable.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to
light the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING 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 DO 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 slide the gas control switch.
Never use tools. If the switch will not slide 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.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this
label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to
light the pilot by hand.
5. If the gas valve is not visible, remove control access
panel.
6. If the gas control switch is not in the "OFF" position,
slide the switch to "OFF".
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information
above on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the
next step.
8. Slide the gas control switch to "ON".
9. Replace control access panel, if applicable.
10. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
11. Set thermostat to desired setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance"
and call your service technician or gas supplier.
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