Instruction manual

Atmospheric Gas Page 13
SECTION V: OPERATION
This appliance has a pilot which must be
lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,
follow these instructions exactly.
A.
STOP! Read the safety information above
on this label.
1.
Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 2.
Turn gas control knob clockwise
to "OFF."
3.
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 the next step.
4.
Remove both access panels and insulation
located below the gas control.
5.
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.
B.
C.
D.
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.
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.
6.
Find pilot - follow metal tube from
gas control. The pilot is mounted
on a bracket at an upward angle.
7.
Turn gas control knob
counterclockwise to "PILOT."
9.
Return both access panels and the insulation
to their respective locations.
10.
Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to "ON."
11.
Set thermostat to desired setting.
8.
Push in gas control knob or pilot gas button all
the way and hold in. Immediately light
the pilot with a match or multi-purpose lighter.
Continue to hold the control knob in for about
one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release
knob or button and it will pop back up. Pilot
should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 3
through 8.
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.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
If the 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 to "OFF" and call
your service technician or gas supplier.
Natural Gas
PILOT GAS
BUTTON
GAS CONTROL
KNOB
GAS CONTROL
KNOB
LP
PILOT
BURNER
THERMO-
COUPLE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 1.
Turn gas control knob clockwise to "OFF." 2.
REPLACING THE GAS CONTROL
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The thermostat is designed with a single-use gas shutoff device. In the event that the gas shutoff
circuit is open, the control must be replaced. STOP! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE
APPLIANCE. CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO REPLACE THE GAS CONTROL.
Turn off all gas to the appliance and remove the gas line from the gas control.
With the gas control set to "OFF," turn on gas to the appliance. Check for leaks in the gas line and at
the main burner tube and pilot burner tube connection to the gas control. If a leak is detected, STOP!
Follow the safety instructions above on this label.
To put the appliance back into operation, follow the safety information and lighting instructions above
on this label.
Refill the appliance with water. See instruction manual for further information.
Install the new gas control into the tank (turn clockwise to tighten) and reconnect the
thermocouple, main burner tube, pilot burner tube and gas line to the gas control.
Remove the gas control from the tank (turn counterclockwise to loosen).
Loosen and remove the thermocouple, main burner tube, and pilot burner tube connection from the
bottom of the gas control.
Drain all water from the tank of the appliance. See instruction manual for further information.
Turn the gas control knob clockwise to "OFF."
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Figure 5: Instructions To Put The Water Heater In Operation