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A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the pilot. Do
not try to light the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING, smell all around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next
to the floor because some gas is heavier than
air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
*Do not try to light any appliance.
*Do not touch any electric switch; do not use
any phone in your building
*Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES
AUTOMATICALLY LIGHTED PILOTS
ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS SYSTEMS
to "Off". Make sure knob rest against stop.
For Robertshaw 7200 gas valve.
Push in and move gas control lever counter-
clockwise to "Off" position.
5. Replace heater door panel.
CAUTION: Propane gas is heavier than air and will settle on the ground. Since propane can accumulate in
confined areas, extra care should be exercised when lighting propane heaters.
*If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas
control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will
not push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair
it; call a qualified service technician. Force or
attempted repair may result in fire or explo-
sion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
underwater. Immediately call a qualified serv-
ice technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been underwater.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the pilot.
Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
5. Remove heater door panel.
6. For Honeywell Valve: Turn gas control
knob clockwise to "Off".
For Robertshaw valve: Turn gas control
knob clockwise to "Off".(Models
265-405) Push in and move gas control
lever counter-clockwise to "Off"
position. (Model 185)
7. Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. If you
then smell gas STOP! Follow "B" in the
safety information previously stated. If you
don't smell gas, go to the next step.
8. Turn gas control knob counter-clockwise
to "On". (Honeywell VR 8300 and
Robertshaw 7000)
9. Replace heater door panel.
10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
11. Set thermostat to desired setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance"
and call your service technician or gas
supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat at the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all the electric power to the appliance
if service is to be performed.
3. Remove heater door panel.
4. For Honeywell VR 8300 and Robertshaw
7000 gas valve.
Turn gas control knob clockwise
GAS CONTROL KNOB SHOWN IN "ON" POSITION
GAS
INLET
HONEYWELL
VR 8300 GAS
VALVE IID
ROBERTSHAW
7200 GAS VALVE
IID MODEL 185
GAS CONTROL
LEVER SHOWN
IN "OFF"
POSITION
GAS
INLET
ROBERTSHAW 7000
GAS VALVE IID
MODEL 265-405
Fig. # 8080.0
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Fig. # 8934.1