Rheem 136-1826 Water Heater User Manual


 
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEATERS WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (IID)
For Models with Manual Gas Valves 512, 627, 726
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance 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 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
* 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 your neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
* If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire de-
partment.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, do not 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For Honeywell Gas Valve: Turn gas control knob
counter clockwise from “OFF” until it
stops. Push in gas control knob and continue
rotating counter clockwise to “ON”
position. Make sure knob rest against stop.
9. Replace boiler door panel.
10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
11. Set thermostat to desired setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
“To Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
GAS CONTROL
KNOB SHOWN
IN "ON" POSITION
GAS INLET
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. Set the thermostat on the lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot
by hand.
5. Remove boiler door panel.
6. For Robertshaw gas valve: Turn gas control knob
clockwise to “OFF”.
For Honeywell Gas Valve: Turn gas control knob clock-
wise to “OFF". Make sure knob rest against
stop.
For Honeywell Gas Valve:
Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to “OFF”. Knob cannot be turned to “OFF”
unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell
for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP!
Follow “B” in the safety information previously stated. If
you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
8. For Robertshaw Gas Valve: Turn gas control knob
counter clockwise to “ON”.
GAS CONTROL
KNOB SHOWN
IN "ON" POSITION
GAS INLET
Fig. # 8080
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2. Turn off all the electric power to the appliance if service
is to be performed.
3. Remove door panel.
4. For Robertshaw Gas Valve: Turn gas control knob
clockwise to “OFF”.
Fig. # 8082
For Honeywell Gas Valve: Turn gas control knob clock-
wise to “OFF”. Make sure knob rest against
stop.
For Honeywell Gas Valve:
Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to “OFF”.
5. Replace heater door panel.
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