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Safety Precautions
Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve
if water heater has been subjected to
over heating, fire, flood, physical
damage or if the gas supply fails
to shut off.
Do Not turn on water heater unless it
is completely filled with water.
Do Not turn on water heater if cold
water supply shut-off valve is closed.
Do Not allow combustible materials
such as newspaper, rags or mops to
accumulate near water heater.
Do Not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids, such as
adhesives or paint thinner, in vicinity
of this or any other appliance. If such
flammables must be used, open doors
and windows for ventilation, and all
gas burning appliances in the vicinity
should be shut off including their pilot
burners, to avoid vapors lighting.
NOTICE: Flammable vapors can be
drawn by air currents from surrounding
areas to the water heater.
If there is any difficulty in
understanding or following the
Operating Instructions or the Care and
Cleaning section, it is recommended
that a qualified person or serviceman
perform the work.
Operating the water heater
CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been
used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be
opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water
system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water
begins to flow. Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
!
DANGER: Hotter water
increases the potential
for Hot Water SCALDS.
Households with small
children, disabled, or elderly
persons may require a 120°F
or lower gas control
(thermostat) setting to
prevent contact with HOT
water.
Water Temperature Setting
The temperature of the water in the water
heater can be regulated by pressing the
buttons on the front of the gas control
(thermostat).
Safety and energy conservation are factors
to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of the water heater’s
gas control (thermostat(s)). The lower the
temperature setting, the greater the savings
in energy and operating costs.
To comply with safety regulations, the gas
control (thermostat) was set at its lowest
setting before the water heater was shipped
from the factory. The recommended
starting point temperature is 120°F.
Water temperatures above 125°F
can cause severe burns or death from
scalding. Be sure to read and follow the
warnings outlined in this manual and on
the label located on the water heater near
the gas control (thermostat).
Mixing valves are available for reducing
point of use water temperature by mixing
hot and cold water in branch water
lines. Contact a licensed plumber or
the local plumbing authority for further
information. (See page 4 for more details.)
The chart on the next page may be used
as a guide in determining the proper water
temperature for your home.
Operating Procedure
This heater is equipped with a hot surface
ignitor to light the main burner. There is
no pilot light to be lit, but on initial start-
up, it is recommended that the outer door
be removed (leave inner door in place for
safety) to determine if the hot surface ignitor
and main burner are operating properly.
Once filled with water, it is only necessary
to plug the power cord in and make sure
the “ON/OFF” switch located on the gas
control (thermostat) is in the “ON” position
to put the water heater into operation. Within
seconds the hot surface ignitor should heat
up, then the gas control (thermostat) should
open and the main burner ignite. After the
main burner ignites, replace the outer door.
If no main burner flame is established, the
gas control (thermostat) will go through three
trials for ignition before going into a lock-
out. A warning light will alert the user of this
lock-out condition. If this happens, refer to
“Troubleshooting Guide.”
TO SHUT OFF WATER HEATER – Turn
switch on the gas control (thermostat) to the
“OFF” position.
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