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Warning – Rinnai R98LSE-ASME User Manual

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VA Series Outdoor LS Manual

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Operating Instructions

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

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, do not 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.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance using

the ON/OFF button.

2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.

3. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the

heater. Turn the manual valve clockwise to the full
OFF position.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. STOP! Read the safety information above.

2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.

3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance using

the ON/OFF button.

4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device

which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to
light the burner by hand.

5. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the

heater. Turn the manual valve
clockwise to the full OFF position.

6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then

smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell
gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information
above. If you don

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t smell gas, go to the next step.

7. Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise to the

full ON position.

8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance using

the ON/OFF button.

9. Set the thermostat to desired setting.

10. Open a hot water tap. If the appliance will not

operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas
To Appliance” and call your service technician or
gas supplier. See manual for additional
information.

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Manual Valve

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WARNING

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.