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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 23) 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.
Explosion Hazard
Replace view port if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
White Rodgers Gas Control Valve/Thermostat - Lighting Instructions
BEFORE LIGHTING: ENTIRE 8Y8TEM MU8T BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROMALL LINE8
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lit by apiezo- C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
electric spark gas ignition system. Do not open
the inner door of the appliance and try--['olight
the pilot by hand.
B.BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor D.
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. E.
,,Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
olmmediately 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.
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 contact a qualified installer or
service agency to replace a flooded water heater.
Do not attempt to repair the unit! It must be replaced!
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THERE HAS
BEEN AN IGNITION OF VAPORS. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance. Water heaters subjected to a
flammable vapors ignition will show a
discoloration on the air intake grid and require
replacement of the entire water heater.
GASCONTROL MAINBURNER
,_z KNOB-- Iii FIGURE 'A' FIGURE 'B' FIGURE 'C'
_""- _ PIEZO
P _.. I GENERATOR (' (
_ 120°MARK
me_l,o _ THERMOSTAT ' PILOT
_._/_ DIAL "OFF" POSITION "PILOT" POSITION "ON" POSITION THERMOCOUPLE
GASCONTROL TOP KNOB FIGURE "D"
1. _ STOP! Read the safety information 9. Once the pilot has been found, push the gas knob
allthe way down. Immediately press the pilot ignitor
_ above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting(PILOT LIGHTING). button rapidly (4) to (5) times. If the pilot will not
Turn thermostat dial fully clockwise ¢- until it stops, light, repeat step (3) through (9).
3. Push the gas control knob down slightly and turn 10. ConlJnuetoholdlhegasconlrol knobdown forabout
clockwise ¢ to "OFF". SEE FIGURE 'A'. one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the gas
control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot should
NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" remain lit.Ifitgoes out repeatstep (3)lhrough (:9).It
unless knob is pushed down slightly. Do not force, may take several minutes for air to clear tlSehnes
before the pilot will light.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
4. Remove the outer burner door located below
the gas control.
5. Wait ten (1 0) 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, o to next step.
immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
turn the gas control knob clockwise _- to 'OFF' and
6. This unit is equipped with a push button pilot ignitor, call your service technician or gas supplier.
SEE FIGURE 'A'
which is used to light the pilot. Locate the ignitor 11. Once the pilot flame is established replace the
on the gas control, outer burner door.
7.Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to "PILOT". SEE FIGURE 'B'. 12. At arm's length away, turn gas control knob
counterclockwise _ to 'ON'. SEE FIGURE 'C'.
8. The pilot is located on the right side of the burner. It 13. Set thermostat to desired setting.
can be located by looking through the glass view port
A_ Hotter water increases the risk of
whilepressing the piezo ignitorbutton several times. =_' scald injury. Consult the instruction
Look for a spark at the pilot location, Figure "D". manual before changing temperature.
1.Set the thermostat to lowest setting 2. Push gas control knob down slightly and turn clock-
( PI L 0 T L IG H T IN G ). wise C to 'OFF'. Do not force. SEE FIGURE 'A'.
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