John Wood Direct Vent Models No Longer in Production - Manual (Page 9)

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WARNING:
TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY, FIRE AND EXPLOSION,READ THESE PRECAUTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT OR RE-
LIGHT THE PILOT. CHECK THAT THE HEATER IS FILLED WITH WATER AND THE VENTING SYSTEM IS UNOBSTRUCTED.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
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 has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. 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 heav-
ier 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 turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not 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.
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE CON-
TROL USED ON YOUR WATER HEATER. REFER TO ILLUSTRATIONS ON PAGES 8 & 9.
WARNING:
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas valve to the appliance.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEATER WITH “SIT” GAS CONTROLS
1. STOP! Read all safety labels on the water heater before oper-
ation.
2. Rotate the thermostat/control knob located on the gas control
clockwise to the “OFF” position.
3. Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas, STOP!
Follow instruction “B” above on this page. If you do not smell
gas, go to the next step.
4. To light heater, remove outer door and remove 2 screws from
right side of hinged inner door.
5. Find pilot. Follow aluminum tube from the underside of the gas
control. The pilot is in front of the burner.
6. Turn the thermostat/control knob counterclockwise to the
“PILOT” position.
7. Use a lit match held securely with an extension device, or a
long stem igniter. While holding the ignition source at the pilot,
depress the pilot button to light the pilot.
8. After pilot lights, continue to hold the pilot set button but
remove ignition source and hold inner door firmly closed.
Keep knob depressed for at least 60 seconds to properly heat
thermocouple and activate safety valves.
9. If pilot does not remain lit, repeat steps 7 & 8.
•If the pilot will not stay lit after several attempts, turn the
thermostat/control knob to “OFF” and contact your service
technician.
•If the pilot button does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.
10. Once the pilot is established, re-fasten 2 screws to right side
of hinged door, then replace the outer door.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE
INNER DOOR MAY POSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
11. Turn the thermostat control knob counterclockwise to turn
on the heater. Set the knob position to the “LOW” marking to
start. Adjust the temperature up as required.
To Turn Off the Gas Control
1. Rotate the thermostat control knob clock-
wise to the “OFF” position.
SIT GAS CONTROL (TOP VIEW)