Raypak 135A Water Heater User Manual


 
8. Push down and hold the red reset button in, imme-
diately light the pilot with a match. Continue to hold
down red reset button for about one minute after the
pilot is lighted. Release red reset button and it will
pop back up. Pilot should Remain lighted. If it goes
out, repeat steps 4 through 8.
* If red reset button does not pop up when
released stop and immediately call your ser-
vice technician or gas supplier.
* If the pilot does not stay lit after several tries,
turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your
Service technician or gas supplier.
9. Stand to the side of the heater and turn the gas
control knob counter-clockwise to "ON".
10. Turn "ON" all electrical power to the heater.
11. Set the tankstat to the desired setting.
SYSTEM SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Set the tankstat to "OFF" or the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric switches to the heater.
3. Turn off all gas valves supplying gas to the heatler.
Refer to operating instruction label on the heater.
4. Shut off the water supply to the heater piping
system loop.
5. Open drain valve on the tank to remove water from
the heater and the piping circuits.
SECTION 3. Lighting the Heater
CAUTION: Liquefied petroleum gas is heavier than air
and sinks to the ground. Exercise extreme care in
lighting heater in confined areas.
For Standing Pilot Models
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions ex-
actly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This heater has a pilot which must be lighted by
hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING Smell all around the heater 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
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch;
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in, move or turn the gas
control knob or lever. Never use tools. If the knob or lever
will not push in, move or 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 heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the heater and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under water.
FOR AUTOMATIC IGNITION MODELS.
Please read carefully and understand the following
safety information before operating the heater.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions ex-
actly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This heater is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot
by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the heater
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gases are 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 electric switch;
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in, move or turn the gas
control knob or lever. Never use tools. If the knob or lever
will not push in, move or 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 heater if any part has been underwater.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the heater and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been underwater.
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