State Industries GS6 50 YOCT Series 201, 186489-002 Checking the Draft, Burn Hazard

Robertshaw Gas Control Valve/Thermostat - Lighting Instructions

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

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 has a pilot which is lighted by a piezoelectric igniter. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B.BEFORE LIGHTING 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:

ϖDo not try to light any appliance.

ϖDo not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

ϖImmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

ϖIf 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 move 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. Water heaters subjected to flood conditions or anytime the gas controls, main burner or pilot have been submerged in water require replacement of the entire water heater.

E.DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THERE HAS BEEN AN IGNITION OF VAPORS. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will show a discoloration on the air intake grid and require replacement of the entire water heater.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! It is imperative that you read all the safety warnings before lighting the pilot.

2.Remove the outer door.

3.Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise to its lowest setting.

		RESET	130° F				120° F
		BUTTON	BAR				BAR
		GAS
		CONTROL			WAR
		KNOB
		DIAL	AUTIO			M
READUNITROL			C	N
		STOP	T
			O
			H
ALL
BEFOREWARNING		INDEX
	INSTRUCTIONS
	LIGHTING	BARS	T W	HO TTER	S	R Y		V
			H A
	WA		E TE	ASE				A
			R	R INCRE	JU		C
	R		IS		IN

7.Depress the reset button all the way in and IMMEDIATELY depress the igniter button until you hear a loud click. Observe the pilot through the view port. Do not release the reset button. Repeat immediately if pilot does not light on the first try. If the pilot does not light by the fourth attempt with the igniter, repeat steps 4 - 7. Continue to hold the button for about (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the reset button and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If the pilot light goes out, repeat steps 3 - 7.

PUSHBUTTON

IGNITER

C	M	K OF SCALD		A
	AUTIO
	N	130° F	T
			OI
			N
	V	BAR
	ACA
	IT

4. Depress the dial stop and turn	O	N	O	CAUTION
gas control knob clockwise				DAMAGE
	IP			ON DIAL
	L
to the “OFF” position.	T	OFF		WILL
				RESULT

5.To clear any gas that may have accumulated wait ten (10) minutes.

If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety warning above. If you do not smell gas go to the next step.

			CAUTION
			DO NOT PRY
	O	F	ON DIAL
6. Turn the gas control knob		F	DAMAGE
	N	PILOT
		O	WILL
			RESULT
counterclockwise
to “PILOT”.

IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, depress the dial stop and turn gas control knob to “OFF”, then call your service technician or gas supplier.

IMPORTANT: If the reset button (see graphic at step 3) does not pop up when released, stop and immediately shut off the gas at the line valve or tank. Call your service technician or gas supplier.

8.Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise

to “ON”.	T	ON DIAL
	FFO	CAUTION
		DO NOT PRY
	O	DAMAGE
	L
9. Set the temperature dial to	I	WILL
	O N
	P	RESULT
the desired setting.

10. Replace the outer door.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise	to its	2. Turn the gas control knob clockwise	to the “OFF”
lowest setting.		position.

Checking the Draft

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch vent.

Doing so can result in burns.

DRAFT HOOD

RELIEF

OPENING

MATCH

After successfully lighting the water heater, allow the unit to operate for 15 minutes and check the draft hood relief opening for proper draft (Figure 17). Make sure all other appliances in the area are operating and all doors are closed when performing the draft test. Pass a match flame around the relief opening of the draft hood. A steady flame drawn into the opening indicates proper draft.

FIGURE 17.

If the flame flutters or is blown out, combustion products are escaping from the relief opening. If this occurs, do not operate the water heater until proper adjustments or repairs are made to the vent pipe system and/or air supply requirements.

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