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Test Firing Heater
Leak test all gas connections with soapy water. Soap bubbles indicate gas leakage. Do not
use an open flame to test for leaks. Test fire the heater following the lighting instructions on
the heater post.
To Light Pilot (except Direct Lite)
Push and turn the control knob to “PILOT” position. Continue to hold the knob in, and purge
air from the system. When air is purged, while depressing the control knob, depress the
“spark igniter” button. View the pilot flame through the observation or match lighting hole.
Hold the control knob depressed for 45 seconds after lighting.
If the pilot does not light, try again. It might need two or three trials to light the pilot burner.
Note: for all models allow the required time to safely purge air through pilot after connecting
to new gas tank or other system.
After pilot is lit and it is mistakenly turned off, the knob will be in an immovable position.
Wait 90 seconds and the thermocouple will cool and knob will be released to re-light pilot.
To Light Main Burner (except Direct Lite)
After pilot is lit, wait 30 seconds and turn the control knob to the “ON” position.
WARNING
Smoke may appear around the emitter grid during the initial firing. This will only happen on
the first light up. The oils used in manufacturing are burning off.
To Turn Heater and Pilot Off (except Direct Lite)
Turn control knob to the “PILOT” position. Depress slightly and turn to the “OFF” position.
Wait 5 minutes after shut down before relighting heater. For propane models, turn the
propane supply off when heaters are not in use.
Direct Lite, To turn heater on:
Turn manual gas valve to “on” position. Turn the electrical supply “on”.
Direct Lite, To turn heater off:
Turn electrical supply off.
Turn manual gas valve to “off” position.
Caution: Direct Lite:
If burner fails to light, turn off electrical supply for 5 minutes. Ensure there is gas to the
burner. Turn electrical supply on. Do not operate in winds exceeding 15 mph / 24 kph.
