User guide
SECTION 11: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 
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SECTION 11: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
This heater is equipped with a hot-surface ignition 
system.
11.1 Sequence of Operation
1. Turn the thermostat up. When the thermostat 
calls for heat, the SmartValve
®
 II will energize. 
After a short period, power is supplied to the 
blower motor.
2. When the motor approaches nominal running 
RPM, the pressure switch closes and signals 
the ignition module/SmartValve
®
 II.
3. The ignition module/SmartValve
®
 II then ener-
gizes the hot-surface igniter for a timed warm-up 
period (approximately 45 to 60 seconds). After 
the warm-up period, the gas valve is energized. 
4. If a flame is detected, the gas valve remains 
open and the igniter is de-energized. When the 
call for heat is satisfied and the system control 
mechanism de-energizes the burner line voltage 
supply, the gas is turned off.
5. If no flame is detected by the flame sensing rod, 
the igniter is de-energized and the module/
SmartValve
®
 II will close and a purge period 
begins. After the purge, the module/SmartValve
®
II acts to power the igniter for a second warm-up 
period and a second trial for ignition period. If 
flame is still not established, a third purge, 
warm-up, and trial cycle begins. After four trials, 
the module/SmartValve
®
 II will lockout for one 
hour or until reset.
6. If the flame extinguishes during operation, the 
igniter module will provide multiple trial 
sequences described in step 5. If ignition is not 
re-established, the module/SmartValve
®
 II will 
lockout for one hour or until reset.
7. After lockout, reset by turning down thermostat 
for five seconds, and then raising it again to 
desired temperature, or by disconnecting power 
and then reconnecting. 
11.2 To Shut Off Heater
Set thermostat to lowest setting.
Turn OFF electric power to heater.
Turn OFF manual gas valve in the heater supply line.
11.3 To Start Heater
Turn gas valve and electric power OFF and wait five 
minutes for unburned gases to vent from heater.
Turn ON main gas valve.
Turn ON electric power.
Set thermostat to desired temperature. Burner 
should light automatically.
11.4 Pre-Season Maintenance and Annual 
Inspection
To  e ns ure your safety and years of trouble-free oper-
ation of the heating system, ser
vice and annual 
inspections must be done by a contractor qualified in 
the installation and service of gas-fired heating 
equipment.
Turn off gas and electric supplies before performing 
Cut/Pinch Hazard
Wear protective gear 
during installation, 
operation and service.
Edges are sharp.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electric shock, injury or property damage.
Burn Hazard
Allow heater to cool 
before service.
Tubing may still be hot 
after operation.
Explosion Hazard
Turn off gas supply to 
heater before service.
DANGER
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electric 
before service.
Heater must be 
connected to a properly 
grounded electrical 
source.










