American Water Heater 6510238 installation instructions G. Bottled Propane Models, Steps 3

L.P.G. (Bottled Propane) Models

Liquefied Petroleum Gas is over 50% heavier than air and in the occurrence of a leak in the system, the gas will settle on the floor level. Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas. Before lighting, smell all around the appliance at floor level. If you smell gas, follow the instructions as given in the warning on the front page. See the instructions below on lighting the L.P. Direct Vent gas water heater.

When the unit fails to operate properly because the L.P. tank is low on fuel or the outside temperature is very cold, turn off the gas at all gas appliances including the pilot lights. After the tank is refilled, all appliances must be re-lit according to their manufacturer’s instructions.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Remove the outer door.

2.Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise to its lowest setting.

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3. Turn gas control knob clockwise
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4. To clear any gas that may have	OFF
accumulated wait ten (10) minutes.
If you then smell gas, STOP! Refer to the safety

6. Depress the gas control knob all the
	way in and IMMEDIATELY depress the		IGNITER
	igniter button until you hear a loud
	click. Observe the pilot through the
	view port. Do not release the gas
	control knob. Repeat immediately if
	pilot does not light on the first try.
	If the pilot does not light by the fourth
	attempt with the igniter, repeat steps
	4 - 7. Continue to hold the knob for
	about	(1) minute after the pilot is lit.
	Release the gas control knob and it
	will pop back up. Pilot should remain
	lit. If the pilot light goes out, repeat
	steps 3 - 7.

IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or gas supplier.

IMPORTANT: If the gas control knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately shut off the gas at the line valve or tank. Call your service technician or gas supplier.

instructions on the cover. If you do not smell gas go to
the next step.
5. Turn the gas control knob
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to “PILOT”.

7.Turn the gas control knob

counterclockwise to “ON”.

8.Set the temperature dial to the desired setting.

9.Replace the outer door.

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TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise	to its	2. Turn the gas control knob clockwise	to the “OFF”
lowest setting.		position.

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