Operating Instructions
Lighting
_WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (LP.) GAS WATER
HEATERS]:Propane(LR) gasis heavierthan air. Shouldthere be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.
Basements,crawl spaces,skirted areasunder mobile homes (evenwhenventilated),closetsandareasbelow_round levelwill serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attempting to lightor relight the water heator_pilotor turning on a nearbyeiectricailightswitch,be abselutaiysumthem isno accumulatedgasin the area.Searchfor odor ofgasbymiffing at
groundlevel.inthe vicinityof the apldianceIf. odor k detected, followstepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"on the coverpageof
hismanualthen leavethe premise_
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Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater, above or _o one side of the gas control valve.
AWARNING
AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELLGAS:
• Do not try to lightanyappliance.
• Do not touch anyelectricalswitch;do not useanyphonein
yourbuilding.
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•Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor_ phone. Follow the gassuppliersinstTuctiom.
•If you cannot reach your gassupplier,call the fire depart- ment
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&WARNING
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 suchasa lever,wrench or pli- ers. Do not hit or damagethe knob. A damagedknob may resultin an explosionand seriousinjury.If you haveproblem turningthe knob, caJIthe gassupplierimmediately.
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 solu- tion for this, too.
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INNER DOOR
OUTER DOOR
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