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DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER UNTIL IT IS FILLED WITH WATER.
Electronic Ignition Models
If your water heater is equipped with an electronic ignition, place the switch in the ON position. The light
beside the switch will come on. The light will turn off when the water heater is attempting to start. If after
3 attempts the water heater does not start, the light will stay on. If the light stays on, place the switch in
the OFF position and wait 3 minutes before proceeding. After the required delay, again place the switch in
the ON position.
To completely shut down the unit, place the switch in the OFF position. It may take more than one
attempt to start when the unit is being used for the first time or after the refill of the propane tanks.
Care and Maintenance
Proper maintenance of the water heater relies on inspection and awareness. (Full maintenance
requirements are listed within the manufacturer’s user’s manual located in the unit packet.) One important
maintenance procedure is periodically checking the water heater screen in the exterior door for any
obstructions, such as animal/insect nests or debris. Proper ventilation is essential to the safe operation of
the water heater.
A qualified technician should do any repairs that need to be performed. If soot is present anywhere,
immediately shut the unit down and contact a qualified service technician. Soot is a sign of incomplete
combustion and must be corrected before operating the water heater.
HYDROGEN CAN BE PRODUCED IN THE WATER HEATER SYSTEM IF THE HEATER HAS NOT BEEN USED
FOR A LONG TIME, GENERALLY TWO WEEKS OR MORE. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IF THE WATER
HEATER HAS BEEN DRAINED. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. DUE TO THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH UNDER THESE CONDITIONS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE HOT WATER
FAUCET BE OPENED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AT THE KITCHEN SINK BEFORE USING ANY ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES. IF HYDROGEN IS PRESENT THERE WILL PROBABLY BE AN UNUSUAL SOUND, LIKE AIR
ESCAPING THROUGH THE PIPE AS THE WATER BEGINS TO FLOW. THERE SHOULD BE NO SMOKING OR
OPEN FLAME NEAR THE WATER FAUCET WHEN IT IS OPENED.
Pressure Relief Valve - Weeping or Dripping
As in residential water heaters, the water heater equipped in recreational vehicles contains a pressure
relief valve, located behind the exterior water heater door. It is designed to open if the temperature of the
water within reaches 210 degrees F or if excessive pressure is built up. When pressure reaches 150
pounds, the relief valve will open and water will drip from the valve. The valve will close automatically
once the pressure falls below 150 pounds. This dripping is normal and does not indicate a malfunctioning
or defective valve.
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