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Operating Instructions
Lighting
AWARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER
HEATERS]: Propane (I.R) gasb henvierthan air. Should there
be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near the ground.
Basements, crawl spaces,skirted areas under mobile homes
(even whenvendlatod_ closetsand areasbelow groundlevelwill
serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before
attempting to light or relightthe water heater'spilot or turning
on a nearby electrical light switch,beabsolutelysure there b no
accumulated gasin the area. Searchfor odor of gasbysniffingat
ground levelin the Vicinityof the appliance.If odor isdetected,
follow stepsindicatedat "For Your Safety" on the coverpageof
this manual then leavethe promises.
Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the
water heater, above or to one side of the gas control valve.
_WARNING
AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light anyappliance.
• Do not touch anyelectrical switch;do not useany phone in
your building.
• Immediately callyour gassuppiierfrom a neighbor's phone.
Followthe gassuppliers inm'uctions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart-
ment.
AWARNING
DO NOT forcethe gascontrolknob,Useonlyyourhandto
pushit downto lightthe pilot, or to tom it to "ON" "OFF"
or "PILOT". Never usea toolsuchas a lever,wrenchor pli-
ers.Do not hit or damagethe knob.A damagedknobmay
result in anexplosionand seriousinjury.Ifyouhaveproblem
turning the Imob,callthegassupplierimmediately.
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Figure 8 I
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 tON". Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
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