OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: 8745 TUCSON Vent-Free HEATER
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Odors and Impurities
A Vent-Free combustion system is such that odors
may be produced during heater operation due to
impurities that may exist in the immediate area.
Sources of impurities can be cleaning solvents,
paint solvents, cigarettes, smoke, pet hair, dust,
adhesives, new carpet, and/or textiles. If any fumes
of this sort mix with the combustion fumes, an odor
may develop. Such odors will dissipate. However,
the condition can be alleviated by opening a
window or otherwise providing additional
ventilation to the area. If any odor persists, contact
your dealer or an authorized service technician.
WARNING:
THE CONTROL HAS AN
INTERLOCK DEVICE. AFTER SHUTTING OFF
ALL GAS FLOW, THE PILOT BURNER
CANNOT
BE RELIT UNTIL THE
THERMOCOUPLE HAS COOLED, ALLOWING
THE ELECTROMAGNET TO BE RELEASED
(APPROX. 60 SEC). THE GAS CONTROL
KNOB IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED BY
HAND. NEVER USE ANY TOOLS DURING
THIS OPERATION. IF THE KNOB WILL NOT
PUSH IN OR TURN BY HAND, DON’T TRY TO
REPAIR IT, CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN. DAMAGED KNOBS MAY
RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
Pilot Light Warning
The Tucson has a piezoelectric spark ignitor (the
red push button located next to the gas control valve
behind the valve access door) which ignites the
pilot light by means of a spark at the pilot light
assembly. Do not attempt to light the unit with a
match or by any means other than the piezoelectric
spark ignitor.
Prepare for Lighting
Prepare for the lighting procedure by adjusting the
thermostat to its lowest setting or OFF position. If
the gas control knob is not in the OFF position, turn
the knob fully clockwise to OFF. Locate the
variable output and turn it fully clockwise to the
highest setting.
Prior to lighting the unit for the first time, wait 5
minutes to allow any residual gas within the unit to
dissipate. Smell all around the appliance area for
gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gases are heavier than air and will settle on
the floor. If you do not smell gas after this five
minute period, proceed with the lighting procedure.
If you do smell gas, do
not
proceed with the
lighting procedure. Instead, immediately refer to
the What To Do If You Smell Gas Warning, on the
cover of this manual.
HOW TO TURN THE UNIT ON & OFF
Lighting the Unit
1.
STOP! Read the What To Do If You Smell
Gas! warning.
2.
Set the on/off/T-stat switch or thermostat to
the off position.
3.
Push in and turn the gas control knob
clockwise to “OFF”.
4.
Wait (5) five minutes to clear out any gas.
If you then smell gas, STOP!,
immediately
follow the What To Do If You Smell Gas!
warning
(on the cover of this manual). Smell
all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
smell next to the floor because some
gases are
heavier than air and will settle on the floor. If
you do not smell gas, proceed to the next step.
5.
Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise
to “PILOT”.
6. Push in the control knob all the way and hold it
in. Immediately light the pilot with the gas
lighter
(push in and “click” the red piezoelectric
spark ignitor button several times until lit).
Continue to hold the control knob in for about
20 seconds after the pilot is lit. Release the knob
and it will pop back out. The pilot should
remain lit. If the pilot goes out, repeat the
operation.
