VT8800/WT8800 WATER HEATER CONTROLS
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WARNING
Scalding Hazard.
Can cause burns, severe injury or death.
Never move temperature setpoint knob past the
HOT setting without checking water temperature
at the faucet, and readjusting until comfortably
warm to the touch. Consider the ages and health
of all who will come into contact with heated water.
IMPORTANT
Follow the operating instructions provided by the
manufacturer of your water tank appliance. The
information in this form describes a typical water
heater control application, but the specific con-
trols used and the procedures outlined by the
manufacturer of your appliance can differ, requir-
ing special instructions.
STOP: READ THE WARNINGS
ABOVE.
If the appliance does not turn on when the setpoint knob
is set several degrees above the previous temperature,
follow these instructions:
1.
Set the temperature setpoint knob to OFF.
2.
Turn off the main gas valve to the appliance.
3.
Wait five minutes to clear out any unburned gas. If
you then smell gas, STOP! Follow step 1 in the
warning above. If you DO NOT smell gas, continue
with the next step.
4.
Turn on the main gas valve to the appliance.
5.
Replace the water heater control access panel, if
provided.
6.
Restart the appliance by performing lighting
procedure.
7.
Set the setpoint knob to the desired setting.
8.
If the appliance does not turn on, turn off the main
gas valve to the appliance and contact a qualified
service technician for assistance.
TURNING OFF THE APPLIANCE
Vacation Shutdown—
1.
Set the temperature setpoint knob to VAC while you
are away. Temperature will stay at minimum set-
point.
Complete Shutdown—
1.
Turn device knob to OFF. Turn off the gas supply to
the appliance. Appliance will completely shut off.
2.
Follow the procedure in the Instructions to the
Homeowner section above to resume normal
operation.
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