A.O. Smith BTI 120 Water Heater User Manual


 
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A. 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.
B. 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.
“WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS”
Do not try to light any appliance.
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 supplier’s instructions.
IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this
label.
2. Set thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to
light the burner by hand.
5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to “OFF”.
6. 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 the next step.
7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “ON”.
8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. 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 fire or explosion.
D. 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.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”. Do not force.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
9. Set thermostat to desired setting.
10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions “To Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and call
your service technician or gas supplier.