A.O. Smith FPSH - 75 Water Heater User Manual


 
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
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 pilot 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 phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in the control buttons.
Never use tools. If the control buttons will not push
in, don’t try to repair them, call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in
a 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information
above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3. Turn the "ON/OFF" switch on the blower control
box to the "OFF" position.
4. This appliance is equipped with a device which
automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BURNER BY HAND.
5. 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 to the next step.
6. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
7. Set thermostat to desired setting.
8. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions "TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE"
and call your technician or gas supplier.
9. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
Turn temperature knob by hand to the desired
temperature.
is approximately 120°F.
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the
risk of scald injury. Consult the
instruction manual before changing
temperature.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC
POWER BEFORE SERVICING
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
A. Set thermostat to the lowest setting.
B. Turn off all the electric power to the appliance
if service is to be performed.