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Operating Instructions
Lighting
AWARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER
HEATERS]: P_ (I-R) gasis.heavierthan ear.Shouldthere
be a leak in the system, the gaswill settle near the ground.
Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes
(evenwhen vandlated_ closetsand areasholow grouodlevel¥nll
serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before
attempting to light,or relight the water heater'spilot or turning
ona nearby electricallight switch,be absolutelysurethere isno
accumulatedgasin the area. Searchfor odor ofgasby sniffingat
groundlevelin the vicinity of the appliance.If odor isdetected,
followstepsindicatedat "For Your Safety" onthe coverpageof
thismanual then leavethe premises.
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 GASUSED
BYTHIS WATER HEATER.
FORYOUR SAFETY
IFYOU SMELLGAS.-
Donottry to lightanyappliance.
Do not touchanyelectriealswitch;donotuseanyphonein
yourbuilding.
Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom a neighbor'sphone,
Followthegassuppliersinstrucdons.
Ifyou cannotreachyourgassupplier, callthe Eredepart-
ment.
_,WARNING
DO NOT force the gas control knob. Use only your hand to
push it down to light the pilot, or to torn it to "ON", "OFF"
or "PILOT". Never use a tool suchas a lever, wrench or pli-
ers. Do not hit or damage the knob. A damaged Imob may
result in an explosion and serious injury. If you have problem
turning the Imob, call the gassupplier immediately.
Figure 6 I
Figure 7 ]
Figure 8 ]
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 fac,tory gasfittings 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 1
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_INNER DOOR
OUTER
DOOR
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