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Lighting Instructions (Robertshaw 220R)
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by an
igniter. When lighting a pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
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
o
Do not try to light any appliance.
o
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
o
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
o
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart-
ment.
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never
use tools. If the knob will not 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.
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.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing proper-
ty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read all safety labels on the water heater
before operation.
2. Remove the outer door.
3. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise to its low-
est setting.
4. Turn gas control knob clockwise to the
“OFF” position.
5. To clear any gas that may have accumulated wait
ten (10) minutes. If you then smell gas, STOP!
Follow instruction “B” described above.
6. Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise
to“PILOT”.
7. Depress the gas control knob all the way in and
IMMEDIATELY depress the igniter button until you hear a
loud click. Observe the pilot through the view port. Do not
release the knob. Repeat immediately if pilot does not
light on the first try. If the pilot does not light by the fourth
attempt with the igniter, repeat steps 3-6. Continue to hold
the control knob for about (1) minute after the pilot is lit.
Release the control knob and it will pop back up. Pilot
should remain lit. If the pilot light goes out, repeat steps 3-7.
IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
turn gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service tech-
nician or gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: If the gas control knob does not pop up to
its original position when released, stop and immediately
shut off the gas at the line valve or tank. Call your service
technician or gas supplier.
8. Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise
to “ON”.
9. Set the temperature dial to the desired setting.
10.Replace the outer door.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
Turn counterclockwise.
2.Turn the gas control knob “OFF”.
Rotate clockwise.
ROBERTSHAW 220R GAS
CONTROL/
RÉGULATEUR DE GAZ
ROBERTSHAW 220R
GAS CONTROL KNOB
SHOWN IN “OFF” POSITION
PRESSURE REGULATOR
PILOT
THERMOCOUPLE
ELECTRODE
IGNITER
TEMPERATURE DIAL
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