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WARNING

IEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER _EATERS]: Propane (L.P..) gas is heavier than air. ihould,there be a leak in the system,the gas will settle _ear the_rouna., uasements, crawl spaces, skirted areas unaer mooue nomes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as

pockets for the accumuFation of this gas. Before attempting to light or reli_ht the water heater'spilot or turning on a nearby electr,cal light switch, be absolute-

ly sure there is no accumulated gas in the area. Search for odor of gas by sniffing at ground level in the vicini-

ty of the appliance. If odor is detected, follow the steps

indicated at "For Your Safety" on the cover page of this manual, then leave the premises.

Lightingand operating instructions are located on front of

the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.

WARNING

•AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1.Do not try to light any appliance.

2.Do not touch any. electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

3.Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's , p.hone. Follow the gas s-upplie"r"s instructions.

4.It you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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WARNING

i DO NOT force the gas control knob. Use only your

I ,lland to push it down to light the pilot, or to turn it to I _ON", _OFF" or "PILOT". Never use a tool such as a

I lever, wrench or pliers. Do not hit or damage the knob. I A da_n-aged knol} may result in an explosion aid seri- i .ousinju_-y_lfyou have problem turning the knob, call

th_thegas s_plsupplierimmediately

_! HECK FOR LEAKS

_Be_re to check all your gas pipes for leaks before light- i!ng your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a !thatch or open flame Check the factory gas fittings after Pilot is lit and gas con'trol knob is still in "PILOT" position. iT,h_en, check the fittings when the main burner is turned ON". Use a soapy water solution for this, too.

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INNER

DOOR

OUTER DOOR