Use And Care Manual

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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.
instuctions.
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 turn the thermostat
dial. Never use tools. If the dial 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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10.
STOP! Read the safety information above
on this label.
Set the thermostat dial to the lowest
setting
Slide the “ON/OFF” switch located on
the gas control to the “OFF” position.
Turn off all electric power to the
appliance.
This appliance is equipped with an
ignition device which automatically
lights the pilot. DO NOT attempt to light
the pilot by hand.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B’ in the
safety inf
ormation above on this label. If
you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
Turn on electric power to the appliance.
Slide the ”ON/OFF” switch located on
the gas control to the “ON” position.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas suppliers
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.
Set the thermostat dial 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.
Set the thermostat dial to the lowest setting.
Slide the “ON/OFF” switch located on the gas control to the “OFF” position.
Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
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Close the manual gas shut-off valve.
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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