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The gas valve on the G51MP may be equipped with eiĆ
ther a gas control knob or gas control lever. Use only your
hand to push the lever or turn the gas control knob. Never
use tools. If the the lever will not move or the knob will not
push in or turn by hand, do not try to repair it. Call a qualiĆ
fied service technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.
Placing the G51MP furnace into operation:
G51MP units are equipped with a SureLight
®
ignition
system. Do not attempt to manually light burners on this
furnace. Each time the thermostat calls for heat, the
burners will automatically light. The ignitor does not get
hot when there is no call for heat on units with SureLight
®
ignition system.
Operating the Gas Valve (Figures 3 and 4)
1 -
STOP
! Read the safety information at the beginning of
this section.
2 - Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. See figure 2.
3 - Turn off all electrical power to the unit.
THERMOSTATS
FIGURE 2
4 - This furnace is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burners. Do
not
try to light the
burners by hand.
5 - Remove the upper access panel.
6 -
White Rodgers 36G Gas Valve -
Switch gas valve leĆ
ver to
OFF
.
Honeywell VR8205 Gas Valve -
Turn knob on gas
valve clockwise
to
OFF
. Do not force. See figure
4.
7 - Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell
gas,
STOP
! Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instrucĆ
tions. If you do not smell gas go to next step.
8 -
White Rodgers 36G Gas Valve -
Switch gas valve lever
to
ON
.
See figure 3 for the White Rodgers 36G valve.
Honeywell VR8205 Gas Valve -
Turn knob on gas valve
counterclockwise
to
ON
. Do not force.
FIGURE 3
White Rodgers 36G Series Gas Valve
GAS VALVE SHOWN IN OFF POSITION
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
OUTLET
PRESSURE
POST
INLET
PRESSURE
POST
ON
OFF
Honeywell VR8205 Series Gas Valve
GAS VALVE SHOWN IN OFF POSITION
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
OUTLET
FIGURE 4
9 - Replace the upper access panel.
10 - Turn on all electrical power to to the unit.
11 - Set the thermostat to desired setting.
NOTE - When unit is initially started, steps 1 through 11
may need to be repeated to purge air from gas line.
12- If the appliance will not operate, follow the section
Turning Off Gas to the Unit" and call your service techĆ
nician or gas supplier.
Turning Off Gas to the Unit
1 - Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2 - Turn off all electrical power to the unit if service is to be
performed.
3 - Remove the upper access panel.
4 -
White Rodgers 36G Gas Valve -
Switch gas valve leĆ
ver to
OFF
.
Honeywell VR8205 Gas Valve -
Turn knob on gas
valve clockwise
to
OFF
. Do not force.
5 - Replace the upper access panel.
Filters
All G51MP filters are installed external to the unit. Filters
should be inspected monthly. Clean or replace the filters
when necessary to ensure proper furnace operation. ReĆ
placement filters must be rated for high velocity airflow.
Table 1 lists recommended filter sizes.
A filter must be in place whenever the unit is operating.
