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VC Series Manual
Consumer Operation Guidelines for the Safe Operation of your Water Heater
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
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 electric 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 licensed professional. 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 licensed
professional to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance using
the ON/OFF button.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the
heater. Turn the manual valve clockwise to the
full OFF position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
STOP!
Read the safety information above.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance using
the ON/OFF button.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the burner. Do not try
to light the burner by hand.
5. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the
heater. Turn the manual valve clockwise to the
full OFF position.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then
smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell
gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information
above. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
7. Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise to the
full ON position.
8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance using
the ON/OFF button.
9. Set the thermostat to desired setting.
10. Open a hot water tap. If the appliance will not
operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas
To Appliance” and call your licensed professional
or gas supplier. See manual for additional
information.
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Manual Valve
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WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
