Operating Instructions
Lighting
A WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P.) GAS WATER
HEATERS]:Propane(L.R) gasis heavierthan air.Shouldthere
be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle near the ground.
Basements,crawl spaces, skirted areasunder mobile homes
(evenwhenventilated),closetsandareasbelowgroundlevelwill
serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before
attemptingto lightor relightthewater heater'spilotor turning
ona nearbyelectricallightswitch,be absolutelysurethere isno
accumulatedgasinthe area.Searchforodor ofgasbysniffingat
groundlevelin the vicinityof the appliance.Ifodor isdetected
followstepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"onthe coverpageof
this manualthen leavethe premises.
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Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the
water heater,above or to one side of the gas control valve.
_,WARNING
AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to lightanyappliance.
• DOnot touch any electricalswitch;do not useanyphonein
your building.
• Immediately callyour gassupplierfrom a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gassuppiier_instruedons.
• If you cannot reach your gassupplier,call the fire depart-
merit.
AWARNING
DO NOT forcethe ges contrnl Imob. Use only your hand to
pushit downto lightthe pilot, or to turn it to "ON", "OFF"
or "PILOT". Never usea tool such as a lever,w_nch or pli-
ers. Do not hit or damage the knob.A darnagedImob may
resultin an explosionand suHous injury.If you haveproblem
turning the Imob,callthe gassupplier immediately.
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CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and gas con-
trol knob is still in "PILOT" position. Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
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OUTER
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