Operating Instructions
Lighting
_,WARNING
BEFORELIGHTING PROPANE(LP.) GAS WATER HEATERS:
Propane(LR) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere be a leakin the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.Basements, crawl spaces,skirted areasunder mobile homes(even when ventilated),dosets and areasbelowground levelwill serve as rocketsfor the accumulationof this gas.Beforeattempting to
light or .r_..ightthe water heater'spilot or toming on a nearby electricallight switch,be absolutelysurethere isno accumulat-
ed gasin the area. Searchfor odor of gasby miffingat ground levelin the vidnity of the appliance.If odor isdetected,follow stepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"on the coverpageof this manuaithen leevethe premise_
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Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water hearer, above or to one side of the gas control valve.
_,WARNING
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER. FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU ,SMELLGAS:
Do not try to light anyappliance.
Do not touch anyelectricalswitch;do not useany phonein yourbuilding.
Immediately adl your gassupplierfrom a neighbor'sphone.Figure 7 ] Follow the gassuppliersinstructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
AWARNING
DO NOT force the gascontrol knob. Use only your handto pushit downto light the pilot,or to turn it to "ON", "OFF" or "PILOT". Never usea tool such as a lever,wrench or pli- er_ Do not hit or damage the knob. A damagedknob may result in an explosionand seriousinjury, ff you have problem turning the knob, call the gassupplierimmediately.
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OUTER DOOR
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