Installation Guide
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INITIAL OPERATION
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to start the water heater.
Do not touch any electric switches; 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.
WARNING
Operation
1.
Once the above checks have been completed, please clean
the filter of any debris. Refer to p. 38 for instructions.
2.
Fully open the manual water control valve on the water
supply line.
3.
Open a hot water tap to verify that water is flowing to that
tap, then close the hot water fixture.
4.
Open the manual gas control valve fully.
5.
Turn on the 120 VAC, 60 Hz power supply to the water
heater.
6.
Now you are ready to enjoy hours of endless hot water.
Check the GAS and WATER CONNECTIONS for leaks before firing unit for the first time.
Open the main gas supply valve to the unit using only your hand to avoid any spark. Never use
tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try to force it; call a qualified service technician.
Forced or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion due to gas leaks.
Be sure to check for the presence of leaking gas toward the bottom of the unit because some gases
are heavier than air and may settle towards the floor.
Check the GAS PRESSURE. Refer to p. 20.
Do not try to light the burner manually. It is equipped with an electronic ignition device which
automatically lights the burner.
Check for PROPER VENTING and COMBUSTION AIR to the water heater.
Purge the GAS and WATER LINES to remove any air pockets.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. 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!
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE OPERATING
Inial operaon
Installaon Manual