WARNING
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If you do not follow these instructions exactly,
a fire or explosion could result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Pre-Installation Instructions For Your Safety
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TO TURN OFF GAS TO WATER HEATER
Turn off all electrical power to the water heater if ser-
vice is to be performed.
Turn the manual gas valve located on the outside of
the unit clockwise to the off position.
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Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and
catch fire causing death or severe burns
Do not use or store flammable products such as
gasoline, solvents or adhesives in the same room or
area near the water heater.
Keep flammable products
1. Far away from water heater
2. In approved containers
3. Tightly closed
4. Out of children's reach
Vapors
1. Cannot be seen
2. Vapors are heavier than air
3. Go a long way on the floor
4. Can be carried from other rooms to the main
WARNING:
Do not install water heater where flam-
mable products will be stored.
Read and follow the water heater warnings and
instructions. If the operator's manual is missing,
contact the retailer or manufacturer.
The hot water outlet temperature of the water heater
is factory set 122 F (50 C)
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WARNING:
Use this water heater at your own risk.
The set outlet water temperature can cause severe
burns instantly or death from scalds. Test the water
before bathing or showering. Do not leave children
or the infirm without supervision.
This water heater does not have a pilot. It is
equipped with an ignition device that automatically
lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by
hand.
BEFORE OPERATION
smell all around the water
heater area for evidence of leaking gas. Be sure to
smell next to the floor because gas is heavier than
air and will settle on the floor.
B.
A.
Installation Codes
The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas
Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
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C.
D.
Use only your hand to turn the gas valve knob. Never
use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, don't try
to repair it. Call a qualified service technician. Force
or attempted repair could result in a fire or explosion.
Do not use this water heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the water heater and to replace
any damaged parts.
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.
Imm ediately call you r g as sup plier fro m a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
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Properly ground the unit in accordance with all local
codes or in the absence of local codes, with the Na-
tional Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70.
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
STOP!
Read the safety information above and in
this Operators Manual.
Turn off all electrical power to the water heater.
Do not attempt to light the burner by hand.
Turn the manual gas valve located on the outside of
the unit to the off position.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you
smell gas, STOP! Follow "
B
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tion above. If you don't smell gas, go to next step.
Turn the manual gas valve located on the outside of
the unit to the ON position.
Turn on all electrical power to the water heater.
If the water heater will not operate, follow the in-
struction "To Turn Off Gas Water Heater" and call
your service technician or gas supplier.
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burner by air currents.
