Operation

Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in prop- erty damage, bodily injury, or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person.

1. LIGHTING PROCEDURE - Lighting procedures are outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located on the water heater near the thermostat.

NOTICE: The Gas Valve supplied with this water heater may vary from the one pictured on the label below, but the Lighting Instructions are the same for all types of valves supplied with this model water heater.

FORYOURSAFETYREADBEFOREOPERATING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life

A . This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand.

B . BEFORE OPERATI NG 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 electrical 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 turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempt to 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 ser- vice technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

1 . STOP! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATI ON ABOVE ON THIS LABEL.

2 . USING A SLOTTED SCREW DRIVER — INSERT INTO TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT OPEN-

ING. TURN SCREW CLOCKWISE TO THE LOWEST SETTING

THERMOSTAT

 

ON

OFF

 

GAS COCK

INDEX

KNOB

 

GAS VALVE

TEMPERATURE

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

SCREW

5 . TURN THE "GAS COCK KNOB" CLOCKWISE TO "OFF."

6 . WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO CLEAR OUT ANY GAS. IF YOU THEN SMELL GAS, STOP! FOLLOW "B" IN THE SAFETY INFORMATI ON ABOVE ON THIS LABEL. IF YOU DON'T SMELL GAS, GO TO NEXT STEP.

7 . TURN "GAS COCK KNOB" COUNTER- CLOCKWISE TO "ON".

8 . TURN ON ALL ELECTRIC POWER TO THE APPLIANCE.

9 . SET THERMOSTAT TO DESIRED SETTING

3 . TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER TO THE APPLIANCE.

4 . THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN IGNITION DEVICE WHICH AUTOMATICALLY LIGHTS THE PILOT.DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE PILOT BY HAND.

10.IF THE APPLIANCE WILL NOT OPERATE , FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS "TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" AND CALL YOUR SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR GAS SUPPLIER.

TOTURNOFFGASTOAPPLIANCE

1 . SET THE THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST SETTING. 3 . TURN THE "GAS COCK KNOB" CLOCKWISE

2 . TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC POWER TO THE TO "OFF". APPLIANCE IF SERVICE IS TO BE PERFORMED.

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Commercial Power Direct Vent Water heater specifications

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