OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER
Lighting Instructions
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to light or
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Replace viewport if glass is missing or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
Robertshaw Gas Valve - Lighting Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A.This appliance has a pilot which is lighted by a piezoelectric igniter. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B.BEFORE LIGHTING 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:
ϖDo not try to light any appliance.
ϖDo not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
ϖImmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
ϖIf 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 move by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters subjected to flood conditions or anytime the gas controls, main burner or pilot have been submerged in water require replacement of the entire water heater.
E.DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THERE HAS BEEN AN IGNITION OF VAPORS. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will show a discoloration on the air intake grid and require replacement of the entire water heater.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! It is imperative that you read all the safety warnings before lighting the pilot.
2.Remove the outer door.
3.Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise 
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7.Depress the reset button all the way in and IMMEDIATELY depress the igniter button until you hear a loud click. Observe the pilot through the view port. Do not release the reset button. Repeat immediately if pilot does not light on the first try. If the pilot does not light by the fourth attempt with the igniter, repeat steps 4 - 7. Continue to hold the button for about (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the reset button and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If the pilot light goes out, repeat steps 3 - 7.
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5.To clear any gas that may have 
accumulated wait ten (10) minutes.
If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety warning above. If you do not smell gas go to the next step.
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IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, depress the dial stop and turn gas control knob to “OFF”, then call your service technician or gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: If the reset button (see graphic at step 3) does not pop up when released, stop and immediately shut off the gas at the line valve or tank. Call your service technician or gas supplier.
8.Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise 
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10. Replace the outer door.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise | to its | 2. Turn the gas control knob clockwise | to the “OFF” |
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