AquaStar 80 VP Water Heater User Manual


 
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is lighted. Keep the center knob pressed
all the way in for at least 10 seconds after
pilot is lighted. Release push knob and
turn it clockwise to
If pilot goes out, wait 5 minutes before
relighting.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be
lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,
follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell
next 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 electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
suppliers's instructions.
• 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 tech
nician. Attempted forceful repair may re
sult 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.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information
above.
2. Push in gas control handle slightly and turn
clockwise to "RED DOT" position.
3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the
safety information above. If you don't smell
gas, go to next step.
4. Turn handle on gas control counterclock-
wise to "RED FLAME" position.
In the United States: The installation must con-
form with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.
1/NFPA 54. In Canada: The installation should
conform with CGA B149 INSTALLATION
CODES and/or local installation codes.
If knob does not pop out when released, stop
and immediately call your service technician or
gas supplier. If the pilot will not stay lighted after
several tries, turn the gas control handle off to
"RED DOT" position and call your service tech-
nician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Turn gas control shut off handle to the "RED DOT"
symbol. Do not force.
5. Check that manual gas valve handle is on
"RED FLAME" position. Push in center
PILOT LIGHTING knob on the front of the
AquaStar and twist counterclockwise
to .Push knob all the way in and hold it
in. While holding knob in, light the pilot
with a match through pilot viewing open
ing in front of the heater. Check that pilot