Operating Instructions

Lighting

A, WARNING

BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER HEATERS]: Propane (I.R) gas is heavier than air. Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground.

Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes (even when ventilated), closetsand areas below ground leve_will serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before attemp_ng to light or relight the wZer heater'spilot or turning on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutely sure them is no accumulated gas in the area. Search for odor of gasby miffing at

ground level in the vicinity of the appliance. If odor is detected,Figure 9 ] follow steps indicated at "For Your Safety" on the cover page of

this manual then leave the premises.

Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.

AWARNING

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED

BY THIS WATER HEATER.

FOR YOUR SAFETYFigure 10]

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 caJlyour gas supplier from a neighbor'sphone. Follow the gas supplier_sinstructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart- ment.

_,WARNING

DO NOT force the gascontrol knob. Use only your handto

pushit downto light the pilot, or to tom it to "ON", "OFF"Figure I I] or "PILOT". Never usea tool suchas a lever,wrench or pli-

ers. Do not hit or damage the knob. A damagedknob may result in an explosionand seriousinjury. If you haveproblem turningthe knob, call the gassupplier immediately.

CHECK FOR LEAKS

Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open

flame. Check the factory gas ,fittings after pilot is lit and gas con-

trol knob is still in PILOT pos!tion,, Then, check the fittings

when the main burner is turned ON . Use a soapy water solu- tion for this, too.

Figure 12]

INNER DOOR

OUTER DOOR

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