Operating Instructions
Lighting
AWARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane(L.R) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground.
Basements, crawl spaces,skirted areas under mobile homes (evenwhen ventilated),closetsand areas below groundlevelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attempting to lightor relightthe water heater'spilot or turning on a nearbyelectricallight switch,be absu4utelysurethem isno accumulatedgasin the area. Searchfor odor of gasby sniffingat ground levelin the vicinityof the appliance.If odor is detected, follow stepsindicatedat "For YourSafety" on the coverpageof this manual then ieavethe premise_
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the waterheater, above or to one side of the gascontrol valve.
AWARNING
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 any electrical switch;do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor'sphone. Followthe gassuppliers instruction_
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart- ment
AWARNING
DO NOT force the gas control knob. Use only your hand to rashit down to light the pilot, or to turn it to "ON", "OFF" or "PILOT". Never use a tool such as a lever,wrench or pli- er_ Do not hit or damage the Imob. A damaged Imob may result in an explosionand seriousinjury. If you have problem turning the knob,callthe gassupplier immediately.
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaksbefore lighting your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the factory gas,_ttingsafter pilot is lit and gascon-
trol knob is still in PILOT position,.,Then, check the fittings when the main burner is turned ON . Use a soapy water solu- tion for this, too.
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