Rheem HG installation instructions Lighting the water heater, Instructions Safety Instructions

PILOT BURNER

Instructions Safety Instructions

Lighting the water heater.

Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, bodily injury, or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Instructions Installation

A.This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B.BEFORE PUTTING THIS APPLIANCE INTO SERVICE— 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:

•Do not try to light the appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical 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 control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in 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 and to replace any part of the control system and any gas valve that has been under water.

Operating

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning

1.STOP! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION ABOVE ON THIS LABEL.

2. TURN GAS COCK KNOB CLOCKWISE TO “OFF”POSITION.

GAS COCK KNOB

RED BUTTON

INDEX

TEMPERATURE DIAL

3. TURN TEMPERATURE DIAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO LOWEST SETTING.

4.WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO CLEAR OUT ANY GAS. IF YOU SMELL GAS, STOP! FOLLOW “B” IN THE SAFETY INFORMATION ABOVE ON THIS LABEL.

IF YOU DON’T SMELL GAS, GO TO THE NEXT STEP.

5.REMOVE BOTH THE INNER DOOR AND OUTER DOOR FROM THE WATER HEATER.

6.FOLLOW THE METAL TUBES FROM GAS CONTROL

THRU DOOR OPENINGS.

THE PILOT IS

THERMOCOUPLE

LOCATED ON THE

HORIZONTAL LEG OF THE

LARGER TUBE (OR BURNER).

7.TURN THE GAS COCK KNOB COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO “PILOT” POSITION.

8.PUSH DOWN ON THE “RED BUTTON” UNTIL IT COMES TO REST ON THE TOP OF CONTROL. IT MUST CLEAR THE NOTCH PROVIDED IN THE “GAS COCK KNOB”. HOLD “RED BUTTON” DOWN AND LIGHT THE PILOT WITH A MATCH. CONTINUE TO HOLD THE “RED BUTTON” IN FOR ABOUT ONE (1) MINUTE AFTER THE PILOT IS LIT.

RELEASE BUTTON AND IT WILL POP BACK UP. PILOT SHOULD REMAIN LIT. IF IT GOES OUT, REPEAT STEPS 2 THROUGH 8.

•IF THE BUTTON DOES NOT POP BACK UP WHEN RELEASED, STOP AND IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR GAS SUPPLIER.

•IF THE PILOT WILL NOT STAY LIT AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, TURN THE “GAS COCK KNOB” TO “OFF” AND CALL YOUR SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR GAS SUPPLIER.

9.REPLACE INNER AND OUTER DOORS.

10.TURN “GAS COCK KNOB” COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO “ON”.

11.TURN THE TEMPERATURE DIAL TO THE DESIRED SETTING.

Customer

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1.TURN TEMPERATURE DIAL COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO LOWEST SETTING.

2.TURN GAS COCK KNOB CLOCKWISE TO “OFF” POSITION.

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