State SDV 75 70 NE/PE - Manual (Page 23)

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Operating (cont’d)
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with
an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
Do not try to light the burner by hand.
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
•
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electric 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
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or
turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified ser-
vice 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this
label.
2. Set ON/OFF switch lever on control box to “OFF”.
3. Set the thermostat to lowest setting by turning
the water temperature dial counter-clockwise,
(
) to its lowest temperature setting. DO NOT
FORCE. Turn gas control knob clockwise to “OFF”
position. (Figure 6)
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety informa-
tion above on this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to
the next step.
5. Replace (or close) inner door. Replace outer doors.
WARNING: Check outer doors. Outer doors
must be installed before turning gas control
knob to “ON” position.
6. At arms length away, turn gas control knob counter-
clockwise to the full “ON” position. (Figure 7)
WARNING Do not use gas control knob to regu-
late gas flow.
7. At arms length away, set the thermostat to desired set-
ting. The mark (
▲) HOT indicative of approximate 120°F
is preferred starting point. Some local laws may require
a lower starting point. If hotter water is desired, see
instruction manual and “warning” below.
8. Set ON/OFF switch lever on control box to “ON”.
WARNING
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Before changing temperature setting see instruction manual.
For operation at outlet water temperature not in excess of 180°F.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set ON/OFF switch lever on control box to “OFF”.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting by turning the
water temperature dial counter-clockwise ( ) to
its lowest temperature setting. DO NOT FORCE.
3. Turn gas control knob clockwise ( ) to “OFF”
position.
WARNING
This water heater is equipped for one type gas only. Check the rating plate near the gas control valve for the
correct gas. Do not use this water heater with any gas other than the one listed on the rating plate. Failure to
use the correct gas can cause problems which can result in death, serious bodily injury or property damage.
If you have any questions or doubts consult your gas supplier or gas utility.
Insulation blanket or other insulation wrapping, applied external to the jacket, may result in unsafe operation
of the water heater. For additional information, see instruction manual.
TOP VIEW OF
GAS CONTROL