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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
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Operating Instructions
STOP!
Read the safety information above.
Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
Turn off all electrical power to the appliance using the
ON/OFF
button.
This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights
the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the water heater. Turn the manual
valve clockwise to the full OFF position
.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near
the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! and follow “B” in the safety information above.
If you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise to the full ON position
.
Turn on all electrical power to the appliance using the
ON/OFF
button.
Set the thermostat to the desired setting.
Open a hot water tap. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
“To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” and call your service technician or gas supplier.
See the Installation Instructions for additional information.
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To Turn Off Gas to Appliance
Turn off all electrical power to the appliance using the
ON/OFF
button.
Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the water heater. Turn the manual
valve clockwise to the full OFF position
.
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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,
do not 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.
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