American Water Heater 318935-003 Operating Your Water Heater, Lighting Instructions

OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER

Lighting Instructions
				WARNING
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before
				Explosion Hazard
attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the
viewport is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 23) Make				Replace viewport if glass is missing
sure the tank is completely filled with water before lighting				or damaged.
the pilot. Check the data plate near the gas control valve/				Failure to do so can result in death,
thermostat for the correct gas. Do not use this water heater
				explosion or fire.
with any gas other than the one listed on the data plate.
If you have any questions or doubts, consult your gas			the spark.) You do not have to push the Control Knob in to
supplier or gas utility company.
			check the Igniter button. Simply look through the sight glass
Lighting the Pilot:
			while clicking the Igniter button and look for a spark. If you
1. Read and follow the lighting instructions on the water			can’t see a spark when the Igniter button is clicked, check
	heater’s label.		the wiring connections from the Igniter button and make
2. Turn the Control Knob to Pilot. Press the Knob in fully and			sure that they are tight.
		2. If you see the Igniter spark, try relighting the pilot by
	hold it in. (The knob will travel in about 1/4-inch if it is set to
	Pilot correctly.)		following the instructions on the water heater’s label.
3.	Click the Igniter button continuously for up to 90 seconds		Ensure that the gas supply is tuned on. There may be air in
			the gas line, and several lighting attempts may be needed
	or until the Status Light begins to blink. If the Status Light
			to completely fill the line with gas and successfully light the
	does not begin to blink after 90 seconds, STOP. Wait 10
			pilot.
	minutes before attempting to relight the Pilot. Repeat these
		If the Pilot Lights but the Status Light Does Not Blink:
	steps 2-3 times, if necessary
	The circuitry in this gas valve requires that you wait 10	1.	If the pilot lights, continue to hold the Control Knob in until
	minutes between lighting attempts. If the Status Light
			the Status Light blinks. If the pilot is lit and remains lit for
	blinks, release the Control Knob and turn it to the desired
			90 seconds and the Status Light still does not blink, the
	setting. (“Hot” is approximately 120°F).
			thermopile connections may be loose, the thermal switch
If the Status Light Does Not Blink:			may need to be reset, or the thermopile may be defective.
1. Wait 10 minutes before another lighting attempt.		2. Remove the outer door.
2. If the Status Light did not blink, repeat the lighting		3.	Press the reset button on the thermal switch (Figure 23).
	procedure by following the lighting instructions on the water	4.	If switch clicks, it may have tripped. Do not light the Pilot
	heater’s label. Remove the outer door
			if flammable vapors are present. Check flame arrestor for
	The Control Knob must be set to Pilot and held in
			signs of discoloration (which could be caused by flammable
	continuously while clicking the igniter button (about once
			vapors). If the flame arrestor is discolored, do not attempt
	per second for up to 90 seconds). To observe the Pilot,
			to relight the Pilot. Have the water heater inspected by a
	remove the outer door and look through the view port (sight
			qualified service technician.
	glass). See Figure 23.
		5.	Check the wiring connections from the thermopile and the
3.	Continue clicking the Igniter button (for up to 90 seconds)
			thermal switch to the gas control valve/thermostat.
	until Pilot lights.
			Ensure that all wiring connections are tight. See Figure 23.
4.	Once the Pilot is lit, continue to hold the Control Knob in
		6.	Replace the outer door.
	until the Status Light begins to blink.
		7.	Wait 10 minutes and try to light the Pilot according to the
5.	Release Control Knob and set Knob to desired temperature
			instructions on the water heater’s label.
	setting. (“Hot” is approximately 120°F.)
		8. While clicking the Igniter button continuously, the Control
6. Replace the outer door.
			Knob must be set to Pilot and held in until the Status Light
If the Pilot Does Not Light:			blinks. Once the Status Light blinks, release the Control
1.	Wait 10 minutes before another lighting attempt. If the pilot		Knob and set the Knob to the desired temperature setting.
			(“Hot” is approximately 120°F.)
	does not light, the Igniter may not be sparking or the unit

may not be getting gas (or for a new installation, there may still be air in the gas line).

Each time you click the igniter button, you should be able to see the spark by looking through the view port.See Figure 23. (You may have to darken the room lights to see

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