Golden Blount LFP9618, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Upon completing the gas line connection, a small amount of air will be in the lines. 

When 

 lighting the pilot light, it will take a few minutes for the lines to purge  

themselves of this air. Once the purging is complete, the pilot and burner will light and 

operate as indicated in the instruction manual. Subsequent lighting of the appliance 

will not require such purging.

WARNING:

CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD

BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS 

OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAY

AWAY TO AVOID 

BURNS OR CLOTHING

IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE

CAREFULLY 

SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN

THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.

IMPORTANT: TURN OFF GAS BEFORE SERVICING APPLIANCE. IT IS RECOMMENDED 

THAT A COMPETENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM THESE CHECKUPS AT 

THE BEGINNING OF EACH HEATING SEASON.

WARNING: THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR MUST NOT 

BE OBSTRUCTED.

When lit for the 

 time, the appliance

will emit a slight odor for an hour or two.

This is due to paint and lubricants used

in the manufacturing process. The main 

burner 

 characteristics are steady,

not lifting or 

 Typically, the top 

1/4 inch of the 

 sensor should be

engulfed in the pilot 

 A periodic 

check of these characteristics is 

necessary (Figure 12.

1

).

Figure 

12.1

OPERATING GUIDELINES

Flame

Sensor

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: 

THE APPLIANCE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAR AND FREE FROM 

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND 

LIQUIDS.

Visually inspect pilot periodically. Brush or blow away any dust or linen accumulations. 

If pilot 

 is plugged, disassembly may be required to remove any foreign material 

from 

 or tubing.

 service technician or 

Venting system should be periodically examined by a 

agency to ensure proper air