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 pilot 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 the control buttons. Never use tools. If the control buttons will not push in, don’t try to repair them, 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 and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.

2.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.

3.Turn the "ON/OFF" switch on the blower control box to the "OFF" position.

4.This appliance is equipped with a device which automatically lights the burner.

DONOTTRYTOLIGHTTHEBURNERBYHAND.

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.Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.

7.Set thermostat to desired setting.

8.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" and call your technician or gas supplier.

9.WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Turn temperature knob by hand to the desired temperature.

is approximately 120°F.

CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Consult the instruction manual before changing temperature.

WARNING: TURN OFFALL ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICING

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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FPSH - 75 specifications

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