Operating Instructions
Lighting
IIWARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]:Propane (L.R) gasis heavierthan air.Shouldthere be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.
Basements,crawl spaces,skirted areasunder mobile homes (evenwhenventilated),closetsand areasbelowgroundlevelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attemptingto lightor relight the water heater'spilotor turning on a nearby electricallightswitch,be absolutelysurethere isno accumulatedgasin the area.Searchfor odor ofgasbysniffingat groundlevelin the vicinityof the applianceIf. odor isdetected, followstepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"on the coverpageof this manualthen leavethe premises.
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Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.
IIWARNING
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light anyappliance.
•Do not touch anyelectricalswitch;do not useany phonein your building.
•Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor'sphone.
Followthe gassuppliersinstructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier,call the fire depart- ment.
AWARNING
DO NOT force the gascontrol knob, Use onlyyour handto pushit downto light the pilot, or to tom it to "ON", "OFF" or "PILOT". Never usea tool suchas a lever,wrench or pli- ers. Do not hit or damage the knob. A damaged knob may result in an explosionand serious injury.If you haveproblem turningthe knob, call the gassupplierimmediately.
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CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and gas con- trol knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solur tion for this, too.
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INNER DOOR
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