GSW PART NO.70999 REV.G (03-12) If the water heater needs to be relit, Out Of Fuel, Tampering

WARNING

If the water heater needs to be relit;

1.Open the inner door for at least 10 minutes and force some fresh air into the combustion chamber to clear any gas from the water heater and vent system.

2Check the vent terminal for blockage.

3. Follow the lighting instruction again.

SPECIAL NOTE ON PROPANE FUEL: L.P. GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR

Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle at FLOOR LEVEL. Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of the gas.

BEFORE LIGHTING, SNIFF AT FLOOR LEVEL. IF YOU SMELL GAS, FOLLOW THESE RULES.

1.Get all people out of the building.

2.DO NOT light matches.

3.DO NOT touch electrical switches (on or off).

4.DO NOT use an electrical fan to remove gas from area.

5.SHUT OFF GAS at the L.P. tank outside of the building.

6.IMMEDIATELY call the L.P. Gas Company or the fire department from a neighbor’s phone. Ask for instructions. Before hanging up, give your name, address and telephone number.

7.DO NOT go back into the building. If help is coming, wait for it outside the building.

OUT OF FUEL

When your L.P. tank runs out of fuel, turn off gas at all gas appliances. After L.P. tank is refilled, all appliances must be re-lit according to the manufacturers instructions.

WATER TEMPERATURE REGULATION

The thermostat is adjusted to its lowest temperature position when shipped from the factory. The temperature of the water can be selected by setting of the temperature dial on the top of the gas control. See Figure 4.

The “LOW” position on the thermostat is the preferred starting point for setting the temperature/control knob (approximately 120°F (50°C)).

The lowest setting will maintain the minimum water temperature if you are going away for an extended period. The burner may be extinguished if operated below this temperature.

Energy conservation is a consideration when selecting the water temperature setting.

HIGHER SETTING INCREASES

THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY

In households with children or invalids and/or elderly persons, select a lower temperature setting. To reduce the risk of scalding, valves for reducing the point of discharge water temperature by mixing in branch water lines are available. Please consult a licensed plumber or plumbing authority.

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EXPOSURE TO WATER

IMPORTANT

Should the water heater be subjected to flooding, fire, or other unusual condition, turn off gas at the manual gas shut-off valve and water at the inlet valve to the heater. Do not put the heater in operation until it has been thoroughly checked by a qualified gas technician.

TAMPERING

Tampering with the thermostat, gas valve or temperature pressure relief valve is DANGEROUS and voids all warranties. Only qualified personnel should service these components.

BURNER MAINTENANCE

At least every 3 months, check the burner and pilot flames. The burner flames must be a soft blue flame with no yellow tips. Yellow tips indicate a carburizing flame which can, depending on severity, deposit carbon (soot) on the combustion chamber and flue passages.

A sheet metal burner is used on natural gas models. See Figure 5.

Figure 5

The sheet metal burner for Natural Gas has no external air adjustment. It is fully self-compensating and no outside adjustment is required. Observe the flame pattern. Ensure that no debris has fallen on top of the burner and no foreign objects have been introduced into the combustion chamber. Ensure that the vent terminal openings are not obstructed and the inner door to the combustion chamber is closed.

GAS CONTROL

For gas control replacement, contact your local gas utility, or a qualified serviceman. The replacement control must be an identical model to the control which has been removed.