OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
A.This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
Do NOT try to light the burner by hand.
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 floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control button. Never use tools. If the control button will not push in, don’t try to repair them, 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 contact a qualified installer or service agnecy to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2.Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “ON” position.
3.Set the thermostat to the lowest setting by first pressing theCOOLER
andHOTTER
buttonstogetherandholding for 1 second. Then press the COOLER 
button until the WARM indicator light appears.
4.Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “OFF” position.
5.The appliance is equipped with a device which automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
6.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell
gas, 
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to next step.
7.Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
8.Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “ON” position.
9.Set the thermostat to desired setting by first pressing the
COOLER 
and HOTTER 
buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then press the HOTTER 
button.
10.WATERTEMPERATUREADJUSTMENT
is approximately 120oF.
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Consult the instructions manual before changing temperature.
11.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “TO TURN OFF GAS TOAPPLIANCE” and call your technician or gas supplier.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER BEFORESERVICING.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Set thermostat to the lowest setting by first pressing the COOLER 
and HOTTER 
buttons together and holding for 1 second. Then press the COOLER 
button until the WARM indicator light appears.
2.Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the “OFF” position.
3.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
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