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.
BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
A.This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
B.BEFORE OPERATING 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 electric 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 push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn 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. The heater must be replaced.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.Turn the “ON/OFF” switch on the blower control box to the “OFF” position.
3.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. Turn thermostat
dial fully counterclockwise 
until it stops.
4.This appliance is equipped with a device which automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
5. Wait five (5) minutes | to clear out any gas. If |
you then smell gas, | STOP! Follow "B" in the |
safety information above on this label.
If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
6.Set thermostat to desired setting.
7.Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
8.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" and call your technician or gas supplier.
9.WATERTEMPERATUREADJUSTMENT
Turn temperature knob by hand to the desired temperature.
Hot is approximately 120°F.
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Consult the instruction manual before changing temperatures.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC
POWERBEFORESERVICING
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
A.Set thermostat to the lowest setting.
B.Turn off all the electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
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