Use And Care Manual

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Safety Precautions
DO turn off manual gas shut off valve if water
heater has been subjected to over heating, fire,
flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails
to shut off.
DO NOT turn on water heater unless it is
completely filled with water.
DO NOT turn on water heater if cold water
supply shut off valve is closed.
DO NOT allow combustible materials such as
newspaper, rags or mops to accumulate near
water heater.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids, such as adhesives
or paint thinner, in vicinity of this or any other
appliance. If such flammables must be used,
open doors and windows for ventilation, and all
gas burning appliances in the vicinity should be
shut off including their pilot burners, to avoid
vapors lighting.
NOTICE: Flammable vapors can be drawn by air
currents from surrounding areas to the water
heater.
If there is any difficulty in understanding or
following the Operating Instructions or the Care
and Cleaning section, it is recommended that a
qualified person or serviceman perform the
work.
Operating the water heater
CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been
used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be
opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water
system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water
begins to flow. DO NOT smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
DANGER:
Hotter water
increases the
Potential for Hot
Water SCALDS.
Households with
small children,
disabled, or elderly
persons may require
a 120°F or lower gas
control (thermostat)
setting to prevent
contact with HOT
water.
Water Temperature Setting
The temperature of the water in the water
heater can be regulated by setting the
temperature dial on the front of the gas
control (thermostat).
Safety and energy conservation are factors
to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of the water heater’s
gas control (thermostat). The lower the
temperature setting, the greater the savings
in energy and operating costs.
To comply with safety regulations, the gas
control (thermostat) was set at its lowest
setting before the water heater was shipped
from the factory. The recommended
starting point temperature is 120°F.
Water temperatures above 125°F can
cause severe burns or death from scalding.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings
outlined in this manual and on the label
located on the water heater near the gas
control thermostat.
Mixing valves are recommended for
reducing point of use water temperature by
mixing hot and cold water in branch water
lines. It is recommended that a mixing
valve complying with the Standard for
Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for
Hot Water Distribution Systems, ASSE
1017 be installed. See page 4 for more
details and contact a licensed plumber or
the local plumbing authority for further
information.
The chart on the next page may be used
as a guide in determining the proper water
temperature for your home.
This water heater is equipped with an
ignition device which automatically lights
the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by
hand. On initial start-up, it is recommended
that the outer door be removed (leave inner
door in place for safety) to determine if
the pilot and main burner are operating
properly.
Once filled with water, plug in the
electrical supply cord and slide the “ON/
OFF” switch located on the front of the
combination gas control to the “ON”
position. Set the thermostat dial to the
desired setting.
After the pilot and main burner ignite,
replace the outer door. If no pilot and
main burner flames are established, the
combination gas control will go through
three trials for ignition before going into a
“lock-out” mode. A warning light will alert
the user of this “lock-out” mode condition.
If this happens, refer to the “Gas valve
LED codes.”
Operating Procedure
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