American Water Heater (A)BCG3 85T500-8N Water Heater User Manual


 
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LIGHTING & OPERATION LABEL
FLAMMABLE
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WARNING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
A.
1.
6.
2.
C.
D.
B.
This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
"WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS"
BEFORE OPERATING 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.
Do not try to light any appliance.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If
the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it. Call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any telephone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's telephone. Follow the
gas suppliers instructions.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
Set thermostat to lowest setting.
5.
1. 3.
3.
4.
Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights
the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
GAS
CONTROL
KNOBS
Push in gas control knobs slightly and turn clockwise to off.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Wait five(5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP!.
Follow "B" in the safety information above on this label. If you don't
smell gas, go on to next step.
Turn gas control knobs counterclockwise to "ON".
Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
Set thermostat to 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 to lowest setting.
Push in gas control knobs slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force.
2.
Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed.
OFF
IN
PSI
IN
PSI
OFF
ON
ON
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