WARNING
IEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER
_EATERS]: Propane (L.P..) gas is heavier than air.
ihould,there be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle
_ear the_rouna., uasements, crawl spaces, skirted
areas unaer mooue nomes (even when ventilated),
closets and areas below ground level will serve as
pockets for the accumuFation of this gas. Before
attemptingto light or reli_htthe water heater's pilot or
turning on a nearby electr,cal lightswitch, be absolute-
lysure there isno accumulated gasinthe area.Search
for odorof gasby sniffing at ground levelin the vicini-
tyof theappliance. If odor is detected, follow the steps
indicated at "For Your Safety" on the cover page of
thismanual, then leave the premises.
Lightingand operating instructions are located on front of
the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control
valve.
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WARNING
•AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Do not try to light any appliance.
2. Do not touch any. electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
3. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
,p.hone. Follow the gas s-upplie"r"sinstructions.
4. It you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
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WARNING
i DO NOT force the gas control knob. Use only your
I,llandto push it down to light the pilot, or to turn it to
I_ON", _OFF" or "PILOT". Never use a tool such as a
I lever, wrench or pliers. Do not hit or damage the knob.
I A da_n-aged knol} may result in an explosion aid seri-
i.ousinju_-y_lf you have problem turning the knob, call
th_thegass_plsupplierimmediately
_!HECK FOR LEAKS
_Be_re to check all your gas pipes for leaks before light-
i!ng your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a
!thatch or open flame Check the factory gas fittings after
Pilot is lit and gas con'trol knob is still in "PILOT" position.
iT,h_en,check the fittings when the main burner is turned
ON". Use a soapy water solution for this, too.
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INNER
DOOR
OUTER
DOOR
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