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17
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER
Lighting Instructions
Read and understand these directions thoroughly before
attempting to light or re-light the pilot. Make sure the
viewport is not missing or damaged. (See Figure 23)
Make sure the tank is completely filled with water before
lighting the pilot. Check the data plate near the gas control
valve/thermostat for the correct gas. Do not use this water
heater with any gas other than the one listed on the data
plate. If you have any questions or doubts, consult your gas
supplier or gas utility company.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
A. This appliance has a pilot which is lighted by a
piezoelectric igniter. When lighting the pilot, follow these
instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING 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 electrical 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 or turn the gas control
temperature knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not
push in or move 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 appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance. Water heaters subjected to flood
conditions or anytime the gas controls, main burner or
pilot have been submerged in water require replacement
of the entire water heater.
E. DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF THERE HAS BEEN AN
IGNITION OF VAPORS. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance. Water heaters
subjected to a flammable vapors ignition will show a
discoloration on the air intake grid (bottom of combustion
chamber) and require replacement of the entire water heater.
1. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise to the
off setting. The status light will stop blinking and stay on for
short time after the water heater is turned off.
WARNING:
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
6.
1. STOP! It is imperative that you read all the safety warnings
before lighting the pilot.
2. Remove the outer door.
3. Turn the gas control/temperature knob counterclockwise
to the off setting.
4. To clear any gas that may have
accumulated, wait ten (10) minutes.
If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety
warning above. If you do not smell gas go to the next
step.
5. Turn the gas control/temperature knob clockwise
to “PILOT”.
turn gas control/temperature knob to “OFF” and check the
status light for flash codes. Record any codes and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
7. Set the gas control/temperature knob to the desired
setting.
8. Replace the outer door.
Igniter
Button
Gas control/
temperature knob
Status light
120° Mark
Index mark
IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
Depress the gas control/temperature knob all the way
in and hold it in place. IMMEDIATELY depress the
igniter button until you hear a “click” sound. Continue
until the pilot lights. The pilot can be located by
looking through the glass view port while pressing the
igniter button. If the pilot is lit, you will see the pilot
flame through the glass view port.
Release the gas control/temperature knob when the
status light starts to blink. (It may take up to 90
seconds for the status light to start blinking.) If the
status light does not start blinking, repeat steps 3 - 6.
If the pilot lights but then goes out, the status light will
stay on but stop blinking. Wait until the status light
goes out, then repeat steps 3 - 6.
THERMOPILE
PILOT
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Replace viewport if glass is missing
or damaged.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
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