IV) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting instructions (Robertshaw 110R)
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1. STOP! Read all safety labels on the water heater before operation.
2. Remove the outer door.
3. Turn the temperature dial counter-clockwise
to its lowest setting.
4. Turn gas control knob clockwise
to the "OFF" position.
5. To clear any gas that may have accumulated wait ten (10) minutes. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow instruction "B"
described above.
6. Turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise
to "PILOT".
7. Depress the pilot button all the way in and IMMEDIATELY depress the igniter button until you hear a loud click. Observe
the pilot through the view port. Do not release the pilot button. Repeat immediately if pilot does not light on the first try.
If the pilot does not light by the fourth attempt with the igniter, repeat steps 3-6. Continue to hold the button for about
(1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the pilot button and it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If the pilot light
goes out, repeat steps 3-7.
IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service technician
or gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: If the pilot button does not pop up to its original position when released, stop and immediately shut off the
gas at the line valve or tank. Call your service technician or gas supplier.
8. Turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise
to "ON".
9. Set the temperature dial to the desired setting.
10.Replace the outer door.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. Turn counter-clockwise
.
2. Turn the gas control knob "OFF". Rotate clockwise.
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 has a pilot which must be lighted by igniter. When lighting a pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
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.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control 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 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
LIGHTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
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PILOT
BUTTON
TEMPERATURE
DIAL
ROBERTSHAW 110R
GAS CONTROL
THERMOCOUPLE
GAS CONTROL KNOB
IN “PILOT” POSITION
PILOT
IGNITER
ELECTRODE
GAS CONTROL KNOB
OFF POSITION
PILOT POSITION
ON POSITION