Instructions / Assembly

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Lighting the water heater
Before operating this water heater, be sure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured
below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Failure
to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal
injury, or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual,
STOP, and get help from a qualified person.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
C.
DO NOT
use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
qualified installer or service agency to
replace a flooded water heater. Do not
attempt to repair the unit! It must be
replaced!
Use only your hand to rotate the gas
control’s temperature knob. Never use
tools. If the knob will not turn by hand,
do not try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in fire or explosion.
D.
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STOP! Read the safety information above
on this label.
Slide the “ON/OFF” switch located on the
gas control to the “OFF” Position.
Turn o all electric power to the
appliance.
Rotate the gas control temperature knob
to “LOW”.
This appliance has an automatic spark
ignition system. DO NOT open the door of
this appliance and try to light the pilot
by hand!.
Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
If you smell gas, stop! Follow “B’ in the
safety information above on the label. If
you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas suppliers
instructions.
DO NOT try to light any appliance.
DO NOT touch any electric switch;
DO NOT use any phone in your building.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
This appliance is equipped with an
ignition device which automatically lights
the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by
hand.
A.
BEFORE PUTTING THIS APPLIANCE INTO
SERVICE - 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.
Slide the “ON/OFF” switch located on
the gas control to the “ON” position.
Rotate the gas control, temperature
knob to the desired setting.
If the appliance will not operate,
follow the instructions “TO TURN OFF
GAS TO APPLIANCE” and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
Rotate the gas control thermostat knob to the lowest setting.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions and use the Use & Care
Manual instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
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