OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER
Lighting Instructions
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempting to start or
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Replace viewport if glass is missing or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
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 is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand
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:
•Do not try to light any 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 temperature knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not 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 (bottom of combustion chamber) and require replacement of the entire water heater.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! It is imperative that you read all the safety warnings above on this label.
2.Remove the outer door.
3.Move the ON / OFF switch on the Gas Control Valve/ Thermostat to the OFF position.
On / Off Switch
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4.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.
5.Turn on all electric power to the appliance. (Connect to a grounded 110/120 volt power outlet.)
6.Move the ON / OFF switch on the Gas Control Valve/ Thermostat to the ON position.
7.Turn the gas control/temperature knob to the “LOW” temperature setting. As shown above.
8.This appliance is equipped with a device that automatically lights the pilot.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE PILOT BY HAND.
9.When the pilot is lit, the status light should blink a heartbeat (bright, dim, bright, dim, etc). If the status light does not start blinking, repeat steps 3 - 7.
The pilot can be located by looking through the glass view port. If the pilot is lit, you will see the pilot flame through the glass view port.
IMPORTANT:If the appliance (pilot) fails to light after several tries, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” and call a qualified service technician or gas supplier. Record any status light flash codes.
Pilot
Igniter
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10.Set the gas control/temperature knob to the desired setting.
11.Replace the outer door.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual
2.Move the ON / OFF switch on the Gas Control Valve/ Thermostat to the OFF position.
3.Turn off all electric power to the appliance. (Disconnect from a grounded 110/120 volt power outlet.)
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