Operating Instructions
Lighting
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BEFORE LIGHTING | [PROPANE (L,P.) GAS WATER |
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HEATERS]: Propane (LR) gas is heavier than air. Should there |
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be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground. |
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Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes |
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(even when ventilated), closetsand areas below ground level wiU |
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serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before |
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attempting to light or relight the water heater'spilot or turning |
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on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutely sure there is no |
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accumulated gas in the area. Search for odor of gas by sniffingat |
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ground level in the vicinity of the appliance. If odor is detected, | J Figure 9 1 | |
follow steps indicated at "For Your Safety" on the cover page of |
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this manual then leave the 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.
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| AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED |
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FOR YOUR SAFETY |
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IF YOU SMELL GAS: | IFigure 10] | O | |
• | Do not try to lightanyappliance. |
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• | Do not touch any electricalswitch;do not useany phonein |
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• | Immediatelycall your gassupplierfrom a neighbor'sphone. |
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| Followthe gassuppliersinstructions. |
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• | If you cannot reach your gas supplier,call the fire depart- |
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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 use a tool suchas a lever, wrench or pli-Figure II] ers. Do not hit or damage the knob. A damagedknob may
resultin an explosionand serious injury.If you haveproblem turning the knob, callthe gassupplierimmediately.
INNER DOOR
OUTER DOOR
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