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OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER

Lighting Instructions

Read and understand these directions thoroughly before

attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the view port

is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 33.) Make sure the

tank is completely filled with water before lighting the pilot.

Check the rating plate near the gas control valve/thermostat for

the correct gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other

than the one listed on the rating plate. If you have any questions

or doubts, consult your gas supplier or gas utility company.

AWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Replace view port if glass is missing

or damaged.

Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion or fire.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING:

BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES

A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by a piezo- *lf you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

electric spark gas ignition system. Do not open department

the inner door of the appliance and tryTo light

the pilot by hand. C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push In or

area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified

because some gas is heavier than air and will service technician. Force or attempted repair may

settle on the floor. result in a fire or explosion.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ^ qq use this appliance if any part has been under

• Do not try to light any appliance. water. Immediately contact a qualified Installer or

• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any ^ jo replace a flooded water heater,

phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

MAIN BURNER-

JHERIOPILE

GAB UUI

FIGURE'D'

STOP! Read the safety information

above on this label.

2. Turn gas control knob fully counterclockwise

*:) to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'.

3. Remove the outer burner door located below

the gas control.

4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you

then smell gas //^%STOP! Follow "B" in the

safety informationf »1 above on this label. If

you don't smell gas,\Er go to next step.

5. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor,

which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor

on the gas control.

6. Turn gas control knob clockwise

rto "PILOT” . SEE FIGURE 'B'.

7. The pilot is located on the left side of the burner. It

can be located by looking through the glass view port

while pressing the piezo ignitor button several times.

Look for a spark at the pilot location, Figure 'D'.

8. Once the pilot has been found, push the gas control

knob all the way in (toward the water heater.) Immediately

10.

press the piezo ignitor button rapidly (4) or(5) times.

If the pilot will not light, repeated steps (2) through (8).

Continue to hold the gas control knob in for about

(30) seconds after the pilot is lit until the status L.E.D.

is flashing (one flash every three seconds is normal.)

Release the gas control knob and the pilot should

remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps (2) through (8).

It may take several minutes for air to olear the lines

before the pilot will light.

»If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,

turn the gas control knob counterclockwise "D

to "OFF" and call your service technician or gas

supplier. SEE FIGURE 'A'.

Once the pilot flame is established replace the

outer burner door.

At arm's length away, turn gas control

knob clockwise C to desired temperature setting.

SEE FIGURE 'C.

DANGER: Hotter water increases the risk

of scald injury. Consult the instruction

manual before changing temperature.

.............

TURN

OFF

GAS

APPLIANCE

....

I.Turn control/thermostat knob fully counterclockwise to "OFF".

SEE FIGURE 'A'.

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