Rinnai RHFE-1004FA OPERATING INSTRUCTION LABEL ENERGYSAVER RHFE-1004FA FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING, OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS, TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

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OPERATING INSTRUCTION LABEL
ENERGYSAVER RHFE-1004FA
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
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 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.
•STOP! Read the safety information above on this
label.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance via the
ON/OFF button on the control panel. Locate manual
gas valve to be found on back side of heater.
3. Turn Manual valve clockwise to the full OFF
position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell
for gas, including near the floor. If you then smell gas,
1. Turn off electric power to the appliance using the
ON/OFF button located on the control panel.
2. Locate manual valve on back side of unit.
3. Turn manual valve clockwise to the full OFF position.
NOTE: The fan will continue to operate until the appliance is
cool, do not turn the appliance off by unplugging it from the
wall.
Keep burner and control compartment clean. Refer to the
installation and operating instructions accompanying heater.
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above on
this label. If you don't smell gas go to next step.
5. Turn Manual gas valve to the full on position.
6. Turn on all electric power to the appliance via ON/OFF
button.
7. Set the thermostat to desired setting.
8. Burner is lit when indicator lamp “ON” turns red.
9. “ON” indicator flashes when burner fails to ignite.
10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instruction
“TO turn off gas to appliance” and call your service
technician or gas supplier. See manual for additional
information.
•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.
BACK SIDE OF HEATER
MANUAL GAS VALVE
OPEN CLOSED
Economy Button
Temperature Button
LED Display
ON/OFF Button
Filter Lamp
Operation/Combustion Lamp