Safety
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
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 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 OPERATING 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 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 parts have 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above this label.
2.Turn off al electrical power of the appliance.
3.Set the thermostat or other operating control to the lowest setting.
4.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
| which automatically lights the burner. | Manual Gas Valve (Main valve) | ||
| Do NOT try to light the burner by hand. | CLOSE | OPEN | |
5. | Close main gas shut off valve. | |||
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6. | Wait (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for |
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If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above on this label.
If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
7.Open main shut off valve. 
8.Set the thermostat or other operation control to desired setting.
9.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
10.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and call your service technician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
2.Set the thermostat or other operating control to the lowest setting.
3.Close main gas shut off valve. 
8U.34.01.00 / 05.09
Operating instructions Rinnai
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