A.O. Smith Water Heater Checking the Draft, Foryoursafetyreadbeforelighting, Burn Hazard

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Robertshaw Gas Control Valve/Thermostat - Lighting Instructions

FORYOURSAFETYREADBEFORELIGHTING

IWARNING:mayresult causingpropertydamage,Ifyou do notfollow theseinstructionspersonalinjuryexactly,or lossafireof lifeor. explosionI

A.This appliancehas a pilotwhich is lighted by a piezoelectricigniter.Whentightingthepilot, followthese instructionsexactly.

BEFORELIGHTINGsmellall aroundtheappliancearea for gas.Besure to smellnextto thefloor becausesome gas is heavierthanair and will settleon thefloor.

WHATTODOIFYOUSMELLGAS:

•Donot try to light any appliance.

•Donottouch anyelectricalswitch;do not useany phonein your building.

•Immediatelycall your gassupplier from a

neighbor'sphone. Followthegas supplier's instructions.

•Ifyou cannotreachyour gassupplier,callthe fire department.

C.Useonly your handto pushin or turnthe gas control knob.Neverusetools. If the knobwill not push in or movebyhand,don'ttry to repairit,callaqualifiedservice technician.Forceor attemptedrepairmayresultin afire or explosion.

Do notuse this applianceif any parthas beenunder water. Immediatelycall aqualified servicetechnician to inspect theappliance.Water heaterssubjectedto flood conditionsor anytimethe gas controls,main burneror

pilot havebeensubmergedin waterrequirereplacement of theentire waterheater.

DO NOTUSETHISAPPLIANCEIFTHEREHASBEENAN IGNITIONOFVAPORSImmediately.calla qualifiedservice technician to inspectthe appliance.Waterheaters subjectedto aflammablevaporsignition will showa discoloration on theair intake grid and require replacementof the entirewater heater.

LIGHTINGINSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP!Itis imperativethatyoureadallthe safetywarnings beforelighting the pilot.

2.Removethe outerdoor.

3.Turnthetemperaturedial counterclockwise to its lowestsetting.

RESET

BUTTON

GAS

CONTROL

KNOB

DIAL

STOP

_X_30°F

Depressthe resetbutton allthe way in andIMMEDIATELYdepressthe

igniter button until you hear aloud click.Observethe pilot through the view port.Do not releasethe reset button. Repeatimmediatelyif pilot does not tighton thefirst try. Ifthe pilot does notlight bythe fourth attempt with theigniter, repeatsteps 4 - 7. Continueto holdthebutton for

about (1)minute afterthe pilot is lit. Releasetheresetbuttonanditwillpop back up. Pilot should remaintit. Ifthe pilot tightgoes out, repeat steps3 - 7.

PUSHBUTTON

IGNITER

BAR

4.

Depressthedial stopand turn/_

 

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gas controlknob clockwise

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to the"OFF" position.

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5.

To clear anygas that mayhave

 

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accumulatedwaitten(10)minutes.

Ifyou thensmellgas,STOP!Follow"B" in the safety warning above.If you do not smellgas goto thenext

;tu;Pn'thegascontrolknobv("_ _

counterclockwise to "PILOT".

IMPORTANT:Ifthe pilot will not stay lit after severaltries,

depressthedialstopandturngascontrolknobto "OFF",

_,.-, thencallyour servicetechnicianor gassupplier.

IMPORTANT:tf theresetbutton (seegraphicat step 3)does

not popup whenreleased,stopand immediatelyshutoff

the gasat the linevalve or tank. Callyour servicetechnician or gassupplier.

8.Turnthe gascontrol knob counterclockwise

to "ON".

9.Set thetemperaturedial to the desiredsetting.

10.Replacetheouter door.

TOTURNOFFGASTOAPPLIANCE

1. Turnthetemperaturedialcounterclockwisef'to its

2. Turnthe gascontrolknobclockwise(_ to the"OFF"

lowestsetting,

position.

Checking the Draft

Burn Hazard

Do not touch vent.

Doing so can result in burns.

After successfully lighting the water heater, allow the unit to operate for 15 minutes and check the draft hood relief opening for proper draft (Figure 17). Make sure all other appliances in the area are operating and all doors are closed when performing the draft test. Pass a match flame around the relief opening of the draft hood. A steady flame drawn into the opening indicates proper draft.

DRAFT HOOD

"-" /Y"W

MATCH

FIGURE 17.

If the flame flutters or is blown out, combustion products are escaping from the relief opening. If this occurs, do not operate the water heater until proper adjustments or repairs are made to the vent pipe system and/or air supply requirements.

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Contents Smith InstallerWater Important Definitions Improper installation and use may result in property damage Fire or Explosion HarzardFire Hazard GET to Know Your Water Heater GAS Models Important Information About This Water Heater Consumer InformationConsumer Responsibilities Site Location Location RequirementsPmpey Damage Hazard Clearances and AccessibilityGas Pressure Gas Pressure TestingGas Requirements Gas PipingExplosion Hazard LP Gas OnlyConfined Space Unconfined SpaceCarbon Monoxide Warning RoomAll Air from Inside the Building All Air from OutdoorsLouvers and Grilles PER Open Draft Hood InstallationVent Connectors Vent Pipe SizeChimney Connection MA,NTA,N\ Piping InstallationClosed System/Thermal Expansion Propey Damage HazardTemperature & Pressure Relief Valve Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Explosion HarzardRelief Valve and Pipe Insulation Some Models Combination Space Heating/Potable Water SystemAIR Solar InstallationVent Pipe System Water System PipingGas Supply and Piping Before Lighting InstructionsChecking the Draft ForyoursafetyreadbeforelightingToturnoffgastoappliance Burn HazardBurner Flames Water Temperature RegulationEmergency Shut Down White Rodgers ValvesOperational Conditions Property Damage HazardCondensation Routine Preventive Maintenance Anode Rod/Water OdorDraining and Flushing Removing the Burner from the Manifold/ Burner Assembly Replacement PartsManualrelief ThermalReplacing the Thermocouple Replacing the Pilot/Pilot Tube AssemblyReplacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly External Inspection & Cleaning of the Base-Ring FilterCleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-arrestor Testing the Igniter System Piezoelectric Igniter SystemRemoving and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Possible Causes FVlR System Operational ChecklistThermostat set too high ProblemYES Repair Parts List Listed Parts Kits and Illustrations Page Conditions and Exceptions Limited Residential GAS WarrantyInstallation Information Claim ProcedureLimitation on Implied Warranties Disclaimers

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