Vmax I&O Manual │Lighting the Boiler298.0 LIGHTING THE BOILERBefore Start-up refer to Mandatory Pre-commissioning Procedure for Plastic Ventingin Section 4.0. Failure to follow these instructions can result in explosions, injury or death.Prior to turning the gas supply on and lighting the boiler, ensure all aspects of theinstallation are complete and in conformance with the instructions provided in thismanual, including the Vent/Air-inlet, Condensate Drain, and System Water Piping. Failure to precisely followthese instructions will cause a fire or explosion resulting in property damage, serious injury or death.Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors & liquids in the vicinity of this orany other boiler. Failure to follow instructions could result in explosion causing propertydamage, serious injury or death.If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causingproperty damage, serious injury or death.Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails to shutoff, close the Manual Gas ShutoffValve to the boiler. Failure to follow instructions could result in explosion causingproperty damage, serious injury or death.FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE OPERATING_A) This boiler does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights theburner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.B) BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the boiler area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floorbecause 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 boiler.• 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.• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.C) Use only your hand to turn the gas “shutoff” valve. Never use tools. If the handle will not turn by hand, donot try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire orexplosion.D) Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technicianto inspect the boiler and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has beenunder water.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS_1. STOP! Read the safety information above very carefully.2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. Turn off all electric power to the boiler.3. This boiler does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights theburner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.4. Turn the manual gas valve to the OFF position. Remove front access panel.5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas,STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above. If you do not smell gas, go to the next step.6. Turn the manual gas valve ON. Wait an additional five (5) minutes smelling for gas.7. Replace the front access panel.8. Set thermostat to highest setting. Turn on all electric power to the boiler.9. Ignition sequence is automatic. Combustion will occur after a brief fan purge.10. If ignition does not occur, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas To Boiler” and call your servicetechnician or gas supplier.TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE BOILER_1. STOP! Read the safety information above very carefully.2. Turn off all electric power to the boiler3. Turn the manual gas valve to the OFF position