Installation Guide

23
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Replace view port if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before attempt-
ing to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure that the view port (sight
glass) is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 40.) Make sure the
tank is completely fi lled with water before lighting the pilot. Check
the rating plate near the gas control valve/thermostat for the correct
gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other than the one
listed on the rating plate unless the water heater has been properly
converted. Refer to the “Gas Conversion” section of this manual. If
you have any questions or doubts, consult your gas supplier or gas
utility company.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo-electric
spark gas ignition system. Do not open the inner door
of the appliance and try to light the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING 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 service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
underwater. Immediately contact a qualified installer or
service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not
attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Set thermostat to lowest setting by turning thermostat
dial fully clockwise .
3. Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn
clockwise to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'. NOTE: Knob
cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is
pushed down slightly. Do not force.
4. Remove the outer burner door located below the gas
control.
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information
above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to next
step.
6. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor,
which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor on the
gas control.
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "PILOT".
SEE FIGURE 'B'.
8. The pilot is located on the left side of the burner. It can
be located by looking through the glass view port while
pressing the piezo ignitor button several times. Look
for a spark at the pilot location, Figure "D".
9. Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob all
the way down. Immediately press and release the pilot
ignitor button continuously up to (10) times. If the pilot
will not light, repeat steps (3) through (9).
10. Continue to hold the gas control knob down for about
one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas
control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should
remain lit. If it goes out, repeat step (9). It may take
several minutes for air to clear the lines before the pilot
will light.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the
gas control knob clockwise to 'OFF' and call your
service technician or gas supplier. SEE FIGURE 'A'.
11. Once the pilot flame is established replace the outer
burner door.
12. At arm's length away, turn gas control knob
counterclockwise to 'ON'. SEE FIGURE 'C'.
13. Set thermostat to desired setting.
FIGURE "D"
THERMOCOUPLE
PILOT
ELECTRODE
TOP KNOB
"ON" POSITION
FIGURE 'C'
"PILOT" POSITION
FIGURE 'B'
"OFF" POSITION
FIGURE 'A'
GAS CONTROL
KNOB
THERMOSTAT
DIAL
GAS CONTROL
PIEZO
IGNITOR
1. Turn the thermostat dial to lowest setting (PILOT
LIGHTING).
2. Push gas control knob down slightly and turn
clock-wise to 'OFF'. Do not force. SEE FIGURE 'A'.