Bradford-White Corp 48248A Water Heater User Manual


 
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Lighting and Shutdown Instructions
(Replaces pg. 18 in instruction manual.)
to light the pilot by hand.
A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the
ance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the
floor because some gas is heavier than air and
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
will settle to the
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
instructions
any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
C. Use only your hand to slide the gas control switch.
Never use tools. If the switch cannot be moved by
hand, do not try to repair it, call a service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
a fire or
Appliance" and call your
gas valve down to the "OFF" position
5. Slide the switch on the right side of the
technician or gas
the pilot by hand.
3. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
lights the pilot. Do not try to light
ignition device which
4. This appliance is equipped with an
appliance
Smell for gas, including near the floor.
the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To
10. If the appliance will not operate, follow
If you the smell gas, STOP! Follow
"B" in the safety information at left on
this label. If you don't smell gas, go to
7. Slide the switch on the right side of the
gas valve up to the "ON" position.
8. Set thermostat to desired setting.
9. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
the next step.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
1. Turn off all electric power to the
appliance if service is to be
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3. Slide the switch on the right side of the
gas valve down to the "OFF" position.
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