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P/N 38033 Rev. C 12-1-00
Natural / Propane
Note: This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do
not try to light the pilot by hand.
Starting Operation (I.I.D.)
SAFETY INFORMATION
-- IF YOU SMELL GAS, FOLLOW THESE RULES:
5. Do not light matches or lighter.
6. Do not try to light any appliance.
7. Do not touch any electrical switch and do
not use any phone in your building.
OFF
ON
Gas control knob shown in “ON” position.
Gas
Inlet
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2. Push the power switch off.
3. Remove the door.
4. Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to "OFF".
5. Wait (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Follow the safety information.
If you don't smell gas, go to next step.
6. Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise to "ON".
7. Replace the door.
8. Make sure the pump is running and primed.
9. Push the power switch on.
10. Set the thermostat to the desired setting.
11. The pilot should spark and the pilot should
ignite, then the heater will fire.
12. In new installations where the gas line hasn't
been bled, the pilot and main burner combustion
sequence may be slower than normal.
13. If the heater does not operate as it should, in a
reasonable amount of time, read the Trouble-
shooting Guide portion of this manual.
SAFETY LOCKOUT:
This MiniMax Propane Heater is equipped with a 100% safety lockout feature. If the pilot does not light
within a maximum of 90 seconds, lockout will occur.
Millivolt Lighting Instructions
1. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-
wise to "OFF".
2. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you
then smell gas, STOP! Follow information on this
page. If you don't smell gas, go to next step.
3. Turn knob on gas valve counterclockwise to "Pilot".
4. Push the control knob all the way down and hold in.
Immediately light the pilot with Presslite match-
less ignition system by pressing the red igniter
button (located at panel next to the gas valve).
Continue to hold the control knob in for
one (1) minute after the pilot is
lit. Release knob slowly.
Pilot should remain lit.
5. Turn knob to "ON".
6. Reinstall door.
7. Set thermostat to desired temperature.
NOTE
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.
1. Shut off gas line or propane tank.
2. Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone.
3. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
4. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.