Lochinvar MFH-I&S-02 What to do if YOU Smell GAS, Lighting Instructions, To Fill the Water Heater

MFH-I&S-02

TO FILL THE WATER HEATER

1.Close the water heater drain valve by turning the knob clockwise.

2.Open the cold water supply shut-off valve.

3.Open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the system.

4.When a steady stream of water flows from the faucets, the water heater is filled. Close the faucets and check for water leaks at the water heater drain valve, combination temperature and pressure relief valve

	and the hot and cold water connection.		5.	Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the
TO DRAIN THE WATER HEATER				floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”: in the safety information above on this
				table. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
Should it become necessary to completely drain the water heater, make
			6.	Remove outer door. Remove inner door or slide it open.
sure you follow the steps below:
			7.	Find pilot. Follow aluminum tube from the “right underside” of the gas control.
1.	Rotate the thermostat dial clockwise to the “PILOT LIGHTING” position.
				The pilot is adjacent to the burner.
2.	Rotate and partially depress gas control knob clockwise to the “OFF”		8.	Turn the gas control knob to the “PILOT” position.
	position.		9 a. FOR EXHIBIT A GAS CONTROLS -
3. Shut off the gas supply to the water heater.				Depress and hold down red pilot set button. Immediately light the pilot with a
4. Close the cold water supply shut-off valve.				match. Continue to hold down the red button for about one (1) minute after the
5.	Open the drain valve on the water heater by turning the knob			pilot is lit. Release button and it should pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it
	counter-clockwise. The drain valve has threads on the end that will			goes out, repeat steps 5 through 9.
	allow the connection of a standard hose coupling.		9b.	FOR EXHBIT B GAS CONTROLS -
6.	Open a hot water faucet to allow air to enter the system.			Depress and hold down gas control knob. Immediately light the pilot with a
To refill the water heater, refer to “To Fill the Water Heater.”				match. Continue to hold down the knob for about (1) minute after the pilot is
				lit. Release the knob and it should pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes
	FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING			out, repeat steps 5 through 9.
				FOR EXHBIT A & B GAS CONTROLS -
				* If button or knob does not pop up where released, stop and immediately call
		WARNING
				your technician or gas supplier.
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result				* If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
				“OFF” and call your technician or gas supplier.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the			10.	Replace inner door or slide it closed. Replace outer door.
			11.	Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to on position.
	pilot, follow these instructions exactly.		12.	Set thermostat to desired setting.
			13.	If applicable, turn on all electric power to the appliance.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
	smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the				TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
	floor.		1.	Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
	WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS		2.	Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
	• Do not try to light any appliance.		3.	Rotate and if applicable, partially depress gas control knob clockwise to “OFF”
	• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your			position.
	building.				WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY
	• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone.		Do not store or use other flammable, combustible, or corrosive vapors or liquids in the
	Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.		vicinity of this or any other appliance.
	• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

C..Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water, immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Stop! Read the safety information above on this label.

2.If applicable, turn off all electric power to appliance.

3.Rotate the thermostat dial counter-clockwise to the lowest possible position.

4.Rotate gas control knob clockwise to the “OFF” position.

WARNING: HOT WATER CAN PRODUCE 3RD DEGREE BURNS

In 6 seconds at 140°F (60°C) - In 30 seconds at 130°F (24°C)

Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe burns.

Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If installation and operation instructions are missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 7223.1. Or the CAN/CGA-B149 installation codes. For installation in a manufactured home (mobile home).

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