Bradford-White Corp Direct Vent Gas Water Heater Internet Version for Reference Only

Models: Direct Vent Gas Water Heater 238-42498-00J REV 10/06

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WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or

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Lighting and Shutdown Instructions

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo-electric spark gas ignition system. Do not open the inner door and attempt to light the pilot by hand.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. De 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 telephone 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.

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.

Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a

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.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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

2.Set the thermostat to lowest possible setting.

3.Rotate and if applicable, partially depress gas

control knob clockwiseManual background to "OFF" position.

GAS CONTROL

GAS CONTROL

KNOB SHOWN IN

KNOB SHOWN IN

"OFF" POSITION

"OFF" POSITION

EXHIBIT A

EXHIBIT B

NOTE: On exhibit B, knob cannot be

turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is depressed slightly. Do not force.

4.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above on this label.

If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.

5. Remove outer

6.Locate piezo igniter button.

7.Look into sight

glass window on inner door to view pilot.

8. Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise

9a. FOR EXHIBIT A GAS CONTROLS- Depress and hold down red pilot set button. Immediately depress piezo igniter button until you hear a "click" sound, then release. Continue to hold down the pilot set button for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the pilot set button and it should pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 3 through 9.

9b. FOR EXHIBIT B GAS CONTROLS- Depress and hold down gas control knob. Immediately depress piezo igniter button until you hear a "click" sound, then release. Continue to hold down the knob for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the knob and it should pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 3 through 9.

FOR EXHIBIT A & B GAS CONTROLS-

Manual background If button or knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.

Manual background If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your technician or gas supplier.

10.Replace outer door.

11.Turn gas control knob

12.Set thermostat to desired setting.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Set the thermostat dial to lowest possible setting.

2. Rotate and if applicable, partially depress gas control knob clockwise

to "OFF" position.

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