Lx – WH Series Installation and Operation Instructions
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Trinity Lx
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8.0 LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER
Before Start-up refer to
Mandatory Pre-commissioning Procedure for Plastic Venting
in Section 4.0.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in explosions, injury or death.
Prior to turning the gas supply on and lighting the water heater, ensure all aspects of the
installation are complete and in conformance with the instructions provided in this
manual, including the Vent/Air-Intake, Condensate Drain, and System Water Piping. Failure to precisely follow
these instructions will cause a fire or explosion resulting in property damage, serious injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors & liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. Failure to follow instructions could result in explosion causing
property damage, serious injury or death.
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, serious injury or death.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas
control valve to the water heater. Failure to follow instructions could result in explosion
causing property damage, serious injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE OPERATING
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A) This water heater 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 water heater 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 water heater.
• 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, 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 water heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician
to inspect the
water heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control
which has
been under water.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. STOP! Read the safety information above very carefully.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. Turn off all electric power to the water heater.
3. This water heater 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.
4. Turn the manual gas valve to the OFF position. Remove front access panel.
5. 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.
6. Turn the manual gas valve ON. Wait an additional five (5) minutes smelling for gas.
7. Replace the front access panel.
8. Set thermostat to highest setting. Turn on all electric power to the water heater.
9. Ignition sequence is automatic. Combustion will occur after a brief fan purge.
10. If ignition does not occur, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas To Water heater” and call your
service
technician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE WATER HEATER
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1. STOP! Read the safety information above very carefully.
2. Turn off all electric power to the water heater.
3. Turn the manual gas valve to the OFF position.
