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_WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.P,) GAS WATER
HEATERS]:Propane(L.P.)gasisheavierthanair.Shouldthere
be a leak in the system,the gaswill settle nearthe ground.
Basements,crawl spaces,skirtedareasunder mobilehomes
(evenwhenventilated),closetsandareasbelowgroundlevelwill
serve as pockets for the accumulationof this gas. Before
attemptingto lightor relightthe waterheater'spilotor turning
ona nearbyelectricallightswitch,be absolutelysurethere isno
accumulatedgasinthearea.Searchforodorofgasbysniffingat
groundlevelinthe vicinityofthe appliance.If odor isdetected,
followstepsindicatedat "For YourSafety"onthe coverpageof
fiismanualthenleavethepremises.
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the
water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.
AW_RNING
AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GAS USED
BYTHIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELLGAS:
Do not try to lightanyappliance.
Do not touchanyelectricalswitch;do notuseanyphonein
yourbuilding.
Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom a neighbor'sphone.
Followthe gassuppliersinstructions,
If you cannot reach your gassupplier,callthe Eredepart-
merit.
a, WARNING
DO NOT force the gascontrolknob.Useonlyyour handto
pushit downto lightthe pilot,or to turn it to "ON", "OFF"
or "PILOT". Never usea tool suchasa lever,wrenchor plio
ers, Do not hit or damagethe knob. A damagedknob may
result in an explosionand serious injury.If you haveproblem
turning the knob, callthe gassupplierimmediately,
Figure 6 ]
Figure 7 ]
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before lighting your
water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the factory gas ,fittings after pilot is lit and gas con-
trol knob is still in PILOT position. Then, check the fittings
when the main burner is turned "ON". Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
Figure 9 ]
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