Kärcher Landa VLP Series Operator's Manual

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15OperationsStart UpWARNING: Read and followinstructions carefully wheninstalling or servicing machine.Failure to do so may result indamage to property or personalinjury.1. Installation or servicing of gasappliances and controls mustonly be performed by qualifiedpersonnel. After installation orservicing, test the manual valve, operating valves,pressure regulation, and automatic shut-off valvefor proper operation.2. Install in a suitable dry location. Machine must belocated in an area properly protected from weather.3. Shut off gas and electricity before starting installa-tion or service. Turn back on to test or operate.4. DO NOT connect machine before pressure testingthe gas piping. Damage to gas valve may result.(9" - 14" W.C.P. or 1/2 PSIG)5. DO NOT insert any object other than suitable pipeor tubing in the inlet or outlet of the gas valve.Internal damage may occur and result in ahazardous condition.6. DO NOT short the gas valve terminals.7. DO NOT grip gas valve body with a pipe wrench orvise. Damage may result causing gas leak age.Use inlet or outlet bosses or a special body wrench.8. DO NOT allow any flame to impinge on theregulator vent tubing if supplied. It may clog andcause gas valve malfunction.9. DO NOT use the gas cock to adjust gas flow.10. If main burner fails to shut off, turn off gas supply.11. Keep all combustible materials away from gasappliances. DO NOT allow lint or dust to collect inburner area.12. Dials must only be operated by hand. Never usepliers, wrenches or other tools to turn dials.13. Leak test with a soap solution after installation orservice with the main burner on. Coat pipe andtubing joints, gaskets, etc.For Your Safety Read Before LightingWARNINGIf you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire orexplosion may result, causing property damage,personal injury or loss of life.A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted byhand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructionsexactly.B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliancearea for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor becausesome gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor."FOR YOUR SAFETY"WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS"• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch, do not useany phone in your building.• Immediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier'sinstructions.• If you cannot reach your supplier, call the firedept.C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gascontrol knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not pushin or turn by hand, don't try to repair it; call a qualifiedservice technician. Forced or attempted repair mayresult in a fire or explosion.D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service technicianto inspect the appliance and to replace any part of thecontrol system and any gas control which has beenunder water.Landa VNG Operator’s Manual 8.913-939.0 - ABWARNINGREAD OPERATOR’SMANUAL THOROUGHLYPRIOR TO USE.OPERATIONSSAFETYMAINTENANCE