GSW 72090 - Manual (Page 15)

Lighting Instructions (Robertshaw 110R)
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by
igniter. When lighting a pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
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
o
Do not try to light any appliance.
o
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
o
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
o
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart-
ment.
C. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never
use tools. If the knob will not turn 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 and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been under water.
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing proper-
ty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read all safety labels on the water heater before
operation.
2. Remove the outer door.
3. Turn the temperature dial counterclockwise to its low-
est setting.
4. Turn gas control knob clockwise to
the “OFF” position.
5. To clear any gas that may have accu-
mulated wait ten (10) minutes. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Follow instruction “B”described above.
6. Turn the gas control knob counter-
clockwise to “PILOT”.
7. Depress the pilot button all the way in
and IMMEDIATELY depress the igniter
button until you hear loud click. Observe the pilot through
the view port. Do not release the pilot button. Repeat
immediately if pilot does not light on the first try. If the
pilot does not light by the fourth attempt with the igniter,
repeat steps 3-6. Continue to hold the button for about
(1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the pilot button and
it will pop back up. Pilot should remain lit. If the pilot light
goes out, repeat steps 3-7.
IMPORTANT: If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries,
turn gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service tech-
nician or gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: If the pilot button does not pop up to its
original position when released, stop and immediately
shut off the gas at the line valve or tank. Call your service
technician or gas supplier.
8. Turn the gas control knob counter-
clockwise to “ON”.
9. Set the temperature dial to the desired
setting.
10. Replace the outer door.
ROBERTSHAW 110R
GAS CONTROL
TEMPERATURE DIAL
GAS CONTROL KNOB
IN “PILOT” POSITION
PILOT BUTTON
PILOT
ELECTRODE
THERMOCOUPLE
IGNITER
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
Turn counterclockwise.
2.Turn the gas control knob “OFF”.
Rotate clockwise.
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