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Operating
Lighting
Instructions
_WARNING
BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (L.R) GAS WATER
HEATERS]: Propane (LR) gasis heavier than air. Should there
be a leak in the system, the gas wil! settle near the ground.
Basements, crawl spaces, skirted areas under mobile homes
(even when ventilated), closetsand areasbelow ground levelwill
serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas. Before
attempting to light or relight the water heater's pilot or turning
on a nearby electrical light switch, be absolutely surethere is no
accumulated gasin the are_ Searchfor odor of gasby sniffingat
ground levelin the vicinity of the appliance. If odor isdetected,
follow stepsindicated at "For Your Safety" on the cover pageof
this manual 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.
AWARNING
AN ODORANT ISADDED TO THE GAS USED
BY THIS WATER HEATER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
tF YOU SHELL GAS:
i o not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not useany phone in
your building.
Immediately call your gassupplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas suppliers instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart-
ment.
_, WARNING
DO NOT force the gas control knob. Use only your hand to
push it down to light the pilot, or to turn it to "ON", "OFF"
or "PILOT". Never use a tool such as a lever, wrench or pli-
ers. Do not hit or damage the knob. A damaged knob may
result in an explosion and serious injury. If you have problem
turning the knob, call the gassupplier immediately.
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Figure 7 [
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 "ON". Use a soapy water solu-
tion for this, too.
I Figure 9
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OUTER DOOR
INNER
DOOR
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